Master of Science [M.Sc] [Economics, Finance and Banking] From University of Portsmouth

On this MSc degree course at University of Portsmouth, you'll focus on business decision-making and strategy. You'll learn to interpret trends, identify market risks and assess public policy, while developing the forecasting techniques that'll make you a real asset to the financial services and banking sectors.

When you graduate, your Master's degree can open doors to ambitious roles in the finance and banking sectors, business and commerce, industry, and private and public sectors.

What you will experience?

On this course you'll:

• Evaluate economic theories, principles and strategy
• Learn how to interpret trends and identify market risks
• Assess public policy arguments
• Develop financial forecasting techniques
• Study themes including financial markets, econometrics, regulation and international banking
• Use our Bloomberg terminals to monitor and analyse real-time financial market data movements and trades
• Receive support and mentoring from staff, both face-to-face and via social media
• Complete an independent research project, based on economic research in a topic of your choice
• Tap in to our libraryÕs array of electronic resources, including ejournals and newspapers

Career

This course will provide you with the analytical skills needed to work in financial markets. YouÕll be in a strong position to enjoy a successful career in the finance and banking sectors, business and commerce, industry, and private and public sectors.

Career opportunities include:

• Account manager
• Financial analyst
• Trader in financial assets
• Purchasing and acquisitions officer
• Econometrics
• Business professional
• Commercial, industrial or public sector manager