Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)

Reino Unido

¿Qué aprenderé?

Study modern economics and its applications to financial markets with our BSc Economics and Finance degree.This three-year course will provide a rigorous foundation of economics and financial systems. Learn to apply economic theories to real-life problems in financial markets.- How do investors make their investment decisions?- Why did the financial crisis of 2007-2008 happen?- What can be done to prevent the next financial crisis?You will engage with specialist topics including:- financial economics- financial modelling- corporate finance.The programme will equip you with analytical skills, decision-making skills, and advanced financial techniques for a successful career in the financial services sector as a banker, investment analyst, advisor, economist, or other related roles.**Access to real-world facilities**You will learn advanced analytical methods using relevant industry-specific software and data sources such as simulation software, Bloomberg, and Thompson Reuters.Moreover, you will have opportunities to practise your knowledge in asset pricing and risk management by participating in the CME Group University Trading Challenge under the guidance of our academics, who are experts in the field.**Interdisciplinary study**Your studies will cover a range of topics, including:- Financial economics- Microeconomics- Macroeconomics- Derivative securities/trading simulation- Financial modelling/trading simulation- Portfolio management- Corporate finance.Optional modules will bring your studies to life and relate to life outside the classroom, with interactive modules.- Fintech and Cryptocurrencies asks how and why firms are implementing blockchain technology in their day-to-day business, as well as addressing the challenges they face. You will also learn about the nature of popular cryptocurrencies and their governance.- Economics of Banking explores the weaknesses in the banking sector, the strategies adopted by banks to address risks, and the rationale for government intervention in the financial sector and banking regulation.- Economics of Sport and Games dissects how competitive and controlled environments within sport can provide laboratories to study human behaviour, test theories, and observe the impacts of policy.

¿En cuál departamento estoy?

Economics

Opciones de estudio

a tiempo completo (3 )

Costos de estudio
£27.650,00 (US$ 34.821) por año
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Fecha de inicio

Octubre 2024

Lugar

Main Site

Room 208,

Pepper Lane,

Reading,

Wokingham,

RG6 6AH, England

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes de Estados Unidos

A level or AS level Mathematics at grade B. Statistics can be accepted but only when studied alongside Physics and/or Economics

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.

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