MSc in Financial Economics

Objectives

The objectives of the MSc Financial Economics programme are:

1. To provide advanced postgraduate training in financial economics with emphasis on financial markets and international finance, and with applications to real world situations by business firms, financial institutions, and government agencies.

2. To prepare individuals to assume key positions of responsibility by upgrading their knowledge and skills to comparable international standards.

3. To develop the ability to identify problems and the capacity for decision-making, leading to practical solutions.

4. To enhance the individual’s capacity to meet emerging challenges within an organisation with a view to increasing domestic and international competitiveness in a rapidly changing global environment.