Master of Science - Economics, Banking and Finance

Program Description Economics studies the behaviour of individuals, businesses, and governments in the face of various constraints. Nottingham Trent University's MSc Economics, Banking and Finance degree is designed to combine the analytical rigour of an Economics course with an in-depth coverage of major areas of Banking and Finance. Students will systematically analyse and understand decision making in the context of economies and financial systems in a globalised world.

Students will learn to critically evaluate the behaviour of key players in economies and financial systems and to assess the consequences for individuals, society or the sustainability of economic and financial development. The course is distinctive for applying a strong policy focus, particularly emphasising aspects of financial development, stability and crises as well as sustainability.

Students will have the opportunity to work hands-on with economic tools and techniques, including the use of our state-of the-art Business Lab. This is a real-time trading environment which provides access to sophisticated analysis tools and data on worldwide financial markets and gives students a simulated experience of working in the dynamic world of shares and trading.

In the third semester, students will take part in a large scale Applied Research Project. This will give them the opportunity to use their skills in a real-life setting, tailored to their individual needs and aspirations. Students can choose between pursuing academic research or undertaking a consultancy-style project.

What students gain from this degree: • Apply advanced economic knowledge, tools and techniques to resolve issues in diverse situations within economies and financial systems. • Synthesise and critically evaluate the conduct of key players in economies and financial systems. • Demonstrate the ability to make recommendations for organisational practice based on theoretical insights. • Synthesise and critically evaluate a range of advanced concepts and techniques to analyse problems in banking and finance. • Develop a critical understanding of the role of the economics, banking and finance disciplines in the global context. • Understand the environmental, social, governance and ethical problems that may occur in economies and financial systems and apply appropriate frameworks or professional codes to resolve such problems.