International Finance and Economic Policy

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This Masters programme offers an interdisciplinary training in economics and finance for a career in international finance within the international banking system, international corporations and appropriate public sector agencies such as ministries of finance and central banks.

Key facts

* MSc: 12 months full-time;

Career prospects

On graduation, you will be equipped to pursue careers oriented toward the international economy in the public or the private sectors. These include careers in central banks, ministries of finance, government agencies, hedge funds, commercial banks, investment banks, consulting firms, rating agencies and international organisations (such as the World Trade Organization, the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund).

On this programme, students will take four core courses, two optional courses and complete a substantial independent piece of work, normally in the form of a dissertation.

Core courses

* International corporate finance
* International macro economics and policy
* International finance and money
* International financial management.

Optional courses

* Basic econometrics
* Behavioural economics: theory and applications
* Financial institutions and markets in developing countries
* Financial sector stability and growth
* Foreign direct investment and development
* Growth and development
* IMF, World Bank and economic growth
* Intermediate econometrics for applications in financial and development studies
* International trade
* Modelling and forecasting financial markets
* Money, finance and growth
* Project planning, appraisal and implementation
* The law economics of sovereign debt regulation.

Optional courses are also offered in Accounting & Finance and Economic & Social History.

Entry requirements for entry in 2014You should have at least a 2:1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent (eg, a GPA of 3.0 or above) in Economics or in a related discipline such as Finance, Accounting or Management, with at least 3 credit-bearing courses in economics or finance.International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.Further information regarding academic entry requirements:student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.ukEnglish language requirementsFor applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training): * overall score 6.5 * no sub-test less than 6.0 * or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)Common equivalent English language qualifications: * ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20Pre-sessional coursesThe University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses: * Language Centre, University of Glasgow * BALEAP guide to accredited courses English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.