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Full time | University of Reading | 12 months | 30-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Business / Industrial Economics

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Our MSc Business Economics is a degree designed to expose you to the most up-to-date analyses of business economics, at both firm and industry level, from internationally renowned experts.

Join this truly international course, within a Department that is proud of its friendly and inclusive international community.

Specialise by choosing from a range of optional modules, such as International Business, Economics of Development, The Economics of Financial Markets and Economics of Public Policy.

You will be joining a department that is notable for the range of internationally recognised research that it conducts, including in business economics.

In studying MSc Business Economics you will utilise techniques and evidence in order to understand how industries are structured, how organisations behave within them and the impact of these factors on their performance.

WHAT CAREER CAN YOU HAVE?

Various careers are open to you with this degree, including financial and public policy related roles.

The specialist expertise in economic analysis prepares our students for challenging roles. We have a strong commitment to employability and our graduates are successful in obtaining professional roles, in the public as well as corporate and the third sectors.

Our award-winning careers centre provides excellent careers advice specifically for postgraduate students. A number of our courses offer placement opportunities during the summer months, with a dedicated school Development Officer on hand to help you search, secure and succeed in a relevant placement.

Modules

This module is primarily designed to give students a general understanding of basic econometrics with an emphasis on the interpretation of basic linear regression results and their relevance in economic analysis.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£22,350

Entry requirements

You should have a bachelor's honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:2 or above. To apply for this course, you must have an undergraduate degree in a numerate, quantitative or business-related discipline such as economics, business administration, finance, accounting, international trade, banking, financial management, public finance, mathematics, computer science, data science, geography. Applications are also welcome from candidates with strong career experience in a relevant field.