Aims of the course

The course aims to bring together the disciplines of business economics and finance in a form that will equip you with the skills necessary for positions of responsibility in national and international companies. The taught modules provide an in-depth knowledge of the theoretical and applied aspects of both business economics and finance as relevant to the needs of professional economists and managers. The research component introduces you to alternative research strategies and methodological issues, and provides training in the management and reporting of a research project in the area of business economics and finance.

Entry requirements

Normally a lower second class Honours degree or equivalent in economics, a joint degree in economics, or a degree containing major components in economics and statistics at both certificate and intermediate level such as finance, business, or management studies. Intermediate modules should include business economics, statistics or equivalent. Those without the standard requirements can attend the Graduate Diploma Course in Economics prior to enrolling on this course.

Course structure

You take six taught modules, four of which are core and two are options, together with a dissertation of 15,000 words.

Core modules:

• Business Economics
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Risk Management
• Quantitative Research Methods

Optional modules (two to be selected):

• Economics of European Integration
• Development Finance
• Competition and Regulation Policy
• Domestic and International Banking
• Sustainability and the Corporation
• Corporate Treasury Management
• International Business
• International Finance

One of the optional modules may also be selected from another postgraduate course, subject to the course leader's approval.

Read more details about the modules

Assessment

A variety of assessment methods are used including traditional unseen examinations, open book computer workshops, essays, written reports, in-class tests and case study presentations.

Career opportunities

The course is of particular interest to graduates seeking careers in national and international companies. It will also be attractive to economists and managers already in employment wishing to update and expand their knowledge within the context of business in the global economy, the new economics of human resource management, the 'new' economy and the increasing relevance of finance. In addition, the course offers a good training for those wishing to pursue further research for a PhD in the areas of business economics and finance.

What the students say

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Attendance & duration

Full-time: one year, 3 evenings a week

Part-time (eve): two to four years, up to 2 evenings a week

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Location

London City campus
84 Moorgate

Faculty

London Met Business School

Further information

Admissions Office

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Fax: 020 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk
or for further academic questions, contact pgbusiness@londonmet.ac.uk

Course leaflet