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Please be aware that this course is temporarily suspended for the 2024-25 academic year only.MSc Financial Econometrics combines a practical approach to finance with a strong theoretical approach in econometrics, and is taught jointly between our Department of Economics and Essex Business School. This mix of approaches means that you graduate from our course as someone who is very attractive to a variety of financial institutions, from insurance companies to central banks.

Please be aware that this course is temporarily suspended for the 2024-25 academic year only.Would you like to develop expertise in theoretical and applied issues of international economic relations? Our MSc International Economics gives you this knowledge, plus a critical awareness of the integration of theory, data, and analysis in relation to international economics.

Please be aware that this course is temporarily suspended for the 2024-25 academic year only.Why are banking and finance so important for our economy? How do banks work? How do their activities affect business cycle fluctuations or even economic crises? And how can economic policy, particularly monetary policy, steer the banking sector and the overall economy towards desirable outcomes? If you wish to pursue a career in the financial industry, central banks, civil service or academia, MSc Money and Banking is for you.

Would you like to undertake advanced study in quantitative analysis in an environment of research excellence? To question how we understand and assess empirical findings reported within applied economics? Our popular course emphasises the foundations of econometrics and its application to a wide range of topics in economics.

Are you looking for a career in the emerging industry of Financial Technology? Electronic stock markets, mobile banking, cryptocurrencies, robo advisors, copy trading and peer-peer platforms are transforming the financial services sector.

The MSc Economics of Business and Management is designed for students who may or may not have previous exposure to economics. This course combines training in core economic principles and analysis with real-world applications to business and management, providing ideal training for those seeking a career in a wide variety of industries.

Are you fascinated by both economic and political processes behind public policy decision-making? Do you wish to develop a critical understanding of government processes and their results? Would you like to combine your interests in economics and politics? In our MA Economics with Public Policy, you'll build an in-depth understanding of the key areas of economics and all aspects of public policy through studying topics such as: the foundations of public policy, microeconomics and econometrics methods and evaluating public policy.

If you‘re looking to study and analyse pressing economic problems using advanced data analytic techniques, the MSc Economics with Data Analytics is for you. The Department of Economics and the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering have created a joint course that allows you to develop the economic and computational tools to not just isolate problems but also develop sophisticated evidence-based answers.

Explore the most pressing issues in international development. Analyse the impact of these issues using solid quantitative research methods.

Gain both accountancy skills and a deeper understanding of economics in the context of modern finance. Split between our Department of Economics and Essex Business School, you graduate with the academic and business skills needed for a career in the financial sector.