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Full time | University of Sheffield | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Econometrics Actuarial Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Specialise in financial economics and managing assets. With our flexible course you can choose other finance or economic modules.

Course description

This course enables you to specialise in financial economics and managing assets while giving you the option to choose other finance or economic modules.

It will prepare you for a career in financial corporations and government bodies involved with stock markets.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.

Modules

Asset Pricing aims to introduce you to advanced principles of derivative asset pricing in finance theory and to understand the use of derivatives in risk management. The intended learning outcomes are that by the end of the module you should demonstrate: knowledge of the nature of derivative assets; understanding of pricing models in modern finance for important derivative assets; knowledge of the principles of hedging using derivative assets.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,070

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£26,350

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in economics or a related subject with a strong emphasis on macroeconomics, microeconomics, mathematics and statistics.