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Business Economics & International Business Economics MSc

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Business Economics & International Business Economics MSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      1 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time/Part Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 11,730 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 16,320

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    City, University of London

    City, University of London’s history goes back more than 160 years. It had its roots in the Inns of Court School of Law which was founded in 1852. This is the same law school that produced world leaders like Gandhi, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair. Not long after, it formed close ties with many other […]

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    Course Summary

    City University of London’s MSc degree in Business Economics & International Business Economics is designed for new business graduates and working people with appropriate professional qualifications who want to improve their promotion potential or transition to a new, more responsible or more rewarding career path.

    You’ll study economics in depth, and learn how to apply economic analysis principles to all aspects of business and international business decisions. You’ll learn to use the tools of economics and business efficiently, including applications from Bankscope, Orbis, Morning Star, Bloomberg and Datastream. You’ll also attend guest lectures form some of London’s most high profile guest speakers.

    The modules are all research-led, many presented by leading experts in their specialist fields. They will ensure that you come to understand the mathematics and theories which underlie these principles. They’ll also give you the leadership and personnel management skills you’ll need to thrive in any business environment.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This is a 1 year program for most students, but can be taken over 2 years at part time.

    You will take a total of nine modules, including the core modules and those selected from the electives list.

    You’ll take all of the ‘core’ content in the first semester of the program. Semester 2 will be devoted to your choice of electives, allowing you to specialise your degree pathway. Note that if you take this program as ‘International Business Economics’ instead of ‘Business Economics’ you must take the International Business Economics’ module in semester 2. Semester 3 will focus mainly on your final research project.

    Core Modules:

    • Research Methods
    • International Business Economics
    • Financial Markets
    • Business Economics

    Elective Modules

    • The Economics of Micro-Finance
    • Quantitative Methods
    • International Macroeconomics
    • International Business Economics
    • History of Economic Thought
    • Health Economics
    • Economics Research Project
    • Economics of Competition and Regulation
    • Economics Literature Survey
    • Economics and Business Strategy
    • Econometrics
    • E-commerce
    • Corporate Finance
    • Asset Pricing

    Learning & Teaching

    The modules in this program are delivered as lectures, seminars, interactive group work sessions and/or a series of student presentations. The lectures will also be available for replay online. Some modules will incorporate computer sessions to enhance your econometric and statistical skills. You will also undertake an extensive research project or a survey of economics literature at the end of the program. The choice of topic is up to you, within the remit of the program.

    Career Possibilities

    City is very well thought if amongst employers in London, the UK and internationally. In addition to recruiters form the private sector, graduates are often approached by the Government Economics Service with job offers. There are a very wide range of options open to graduates of the Business Economics and International Business Economics program, though. Careers-based events at the Cass Business School and the School of Arts and Social Sciences throughout the year can help you plot your deal career course.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 1 year MSc degree.

    Applicants must typically have achieved a 2:1 honours bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject, or the international equivalent. Beyond that, a wide range of qualifications are accepted.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. An IELTS score of 6.5 overall and no section scoring lover than 6.0 would qualify, for example.

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