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Unique features of the MSc in Finance and Econometrics are:
* It covers all the analytical tools and advanced materials in quantitative asset pricing, econometrics, financial derivatives, and financial econometrics.
* Training in relevant mathematical and statistical methods and how to conduct, assess, and supervise both theoretical and applied research in the field.
* Possibility to continue to MRes study upon successful completion of the MSc, which has the option to progress to doctoral study in the School of Economics and Finance.
* 5 scholarships available worth £5,000.
This MSc degree course will develop your financial expertise to the highest level.
Why study your MSc in Finance and Econometrics at Queen Mary?
The School of Economics and Finance is one of the top Economics schools in the country, with particular expertise in economic theory, econometrics and finance, and applied economics. We have published research in virtually all the top economics journals. In the Government's last Research Assessment Exercise (2008), the School of Economics and Finance was ranked among the top six in the country meaning that you will learn from academics who are leaders in the field.
The Schools close geographical proximity to Londons key financial districts the City of London and Canary Wharf, along with its excellent reputation and high rankings has allowed us to develop close links with some of the top names in the banking and financial industry, such as the Bank of England, The HM Treasury, Goldman Sachs, Aviva Investors, Frontier Economics, HSBC and Interactive Brokers.
The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) has recognised the School of Economics and Finance as a Centre for Excellence in Financial Services, and we are associated with a number of professional bodies; to include the Chartered Financial Analyst UK (CFA), the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), and the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI). The School also has a partnership with Frontier Economics Europes leading economic consultancy.
The success and employability of our alumni has led scores which rank us as number one nationally for overall student satisfaction in Finance at 98% and third- and top of the Russell Group for Economics, at 97%. * Invaluable contributions from respected designed to equip you with further practical training and key technical skills that are highly valued in the Financial Sector.
* High rate of employment of our students within six months of graduation.
* State-of-the-art facilities such as a virtual trading floor which provides exclusive access to the latest technology and financial software used in the banking and finance industry, and access to specialised financial and economic databases and software used by economists in finance or in government for data analysis and simulation.
* The opportunity to join QUMMIF the only Investment Club of its kind, which allows students to trade real money (currently £30,000!) in order to obtain relevant, practical work experience in trading and portfolio analysis.
Facilities
You will have use of the postgraduate only facilities which include the Lock-keeper's Cottage Graduate Centre. The Learning Resource Centre has 200 networked PCs and is open to students round the clock with dedicated workstations for postgraduate students.
You will have access to Queen Marys comprehensive libraries, including the Postgraduate Reading Room, and The British Library can also be accessed as a research resource.
The School of Economics and Finance is able to offer excellent facilities and resources to its students.
IT Software
* Real Time Data/Trading Software: Queen Mary is one of the few UK universities offering training and access to both Reuters and Bloomberg trading terminals (in our designated trading room) as well as Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation (TWS) and FXCM FX Trading Station.
* Time Series Data Software: A full range of economic and financial data is available through DataStream, Macrobond and the WRDS platform (including Bankscope and CRSP).
* Statistical Analysis Software: A wide range of Econometric software including Eviews, Stata, Matlab, Gauss etc.
Computers Rooms
* 2 computers labs with 70 PC s and designated printers.
Trading Room
* Designated Trading Room offering training and access to Reuters, Bloomberg, Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation (TWS) and FXCM FX Trading Station.
News
* Free online subscription to The Economist and The Financial Times.
The MSc in Finance and Econometrics is currently available for one year of study full-time, or two years part-time.
You will take three core modules, plus one option in the first semester and two core modules, plus two options in the second semester.
The pre-semester modules in maths and statistics take place in September. They are especially designed for students who want to review concepts such as statistical distributions and matrix algebra.
Pre-sessional modules:
* Mathematics
* Statistics
Core modules:
* Investments
* Econometrics A
* Econometrics B
* Financial Econometrics
* Time Series Analysis
Optional modules include:
* Macroeconometrics A
* Microeconometrics A
* Macroeconomics B
* Microeconomics B
* Corporate Finance
* Applied Research Methods
* Financial Econometrics
* Labour and Public Policy
* International Finance
* Advanced Asset Pricing and Modelling
* Public Economics
* Empirical Macroeconomics
* Empirical Microeconomics
* Development Economics
* Industrial Organisation
* Advanced Corporate Finance
Lecturers
Our faculty members are distinguished research economists and recognised experts in their fields, who publish in the profession's most influential journals and advise major institutions such as the World Bank and the Bank of England.
Our staff have a well-established reputation for providing high quality teaching, with invaluable contributions from respected City practitioners and industry experts who also teach students, bringing practical insights in to the classroom by applying the theory to real world scenarios.
The School of Economics and Finance is offering 5 scholarships worth £5,000 each to new applicants to the MSc Finance and Econometrics. You do not need to complete a separate application and will be considered for a scholarship at the point of offer.
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