Aims of the course

The quickening pace of globalisation over the last quarter of a century has transformed the nature of economic relations in terms of the importance of trade and financial flows. National economies are now increasingly inter-dependent and an understanding of international economic and financial issues is ever more relevant to everyday life - both in business and the wider environment.

The central aim of the course is to provide an advanced contemporary grounding in economics with particular emphasis on issues in international economics and finance. You will develop specialist knowledge of international economics and will acquire analytical techniques and research methods essential to undertaking research into current issues in the international financial sphere.

The course is taught by academics who are actively involved in internationally recognised research and consultancy work for major institutions and agencies. The UK Quality Assurance Agency gives our Economics courses the highest quality rating, which places us equal 4th for Universities in London and the South East. In Economics research we are ranked in the top 25% of UK Universities eligible to submit to the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. The international student and staff body at London Metropolitan Business School facilitates a cultural diversity that adds to the international aspects of the course.

Entry requirements

The standard requirement is at least a lower second-class UK Honours degree or equivalent in economics or finance or other degree with a major component in economics or finance and/or mathematics and statistics. Applicants with substantial relevant professional experience will also be considered. Those without the standard requirements can attend the Graduate Diploma Course in Economics or Finance prior to enrolling on this course.

Course structure

You take six taught modules, five of which are core and one an option, together with a dissertation of 12-15,000 words.

Core modules:

• International Economic Theory
• Growth, Trade and Development
• International Finance
• Development Finance
• Quantitative Research Methods
• Dissertation

Optional modules (choose one):

• Corporate Finance
• Financial Markets and Portfolio Analysis
• Financial Risk Management
• Emerging Markets in the Global Economy
• International Business of China, Japan and South Asia
• Economics of European Integration
• Environmental Sustainability and Economic Policy
• Advanced Econometrics

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

Read more about the modules

Assessment

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

Career opportunities

The course will be of interest to graduates seeking careers in international economics and finance in multinationals, import/export companies, in financial markets or banking. Those already employed can update their knowledge and/or improve their careers. In addition, it can lead onto an MPhil or PhD. Our courses offer both a commitment to academic excellence and vital real-world relevance with the aim to maximise your career potential. Economics graduates have skills and knowledge that make them highly sought after by employers in business, finance and government. As a result Economics graduates, along with those from Medicine and Law are, on average, the highest paid graduates in the UK.

Attendance and duration

Full-time (day & eve): 1 year, 3 days/evenings a week
Part-time (day & eve): 2-4 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 North campus
Stapleton House

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 the Course Leader, Chris Stewart, via: c.stewart@londonmet.ac.uk