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Opleiding: MA International Business Economics

Learning purpose

Globalisation of the world economy has led to an increased demand for motivated economics postgraduates who can operate effectively in a competitive, multinational setting. During the International Business Economics masters you will acquire the analytical and quantitative skills that will enable you to analyse real-world problems through the rigorous study of advanced economic theory and policy from a worldwide perspective.

 

Programme

The MA International Business Economics develops your ability to apply quantitative and analytical techniques so you can evaluate and understand the behaviour of international companies. This involves nurturing your analytical problem-based learning skills as well as promoting transferable skills that will prepare you for employment as a professional economist.

 

On completion of the course you will be able to

• Analyse and interpret economic data and information
• Identify and solve problems (as well as appreciating the potential limitations of those solutions)
• Apply theory to practical problems and evaluate all potential outcomes
• Identify and develop an area of research and source suitable supportive material to complete a dissertation
• Apply key economic theories to a range of scenarios.

Full-time students may attend three days a week, part-time students once or twice a week.

 

Examinations and coursework which requires you to download data, analyse, and interpret it and write reports. In addition, the planning, implementation and production of a dissertation will give you ample opportunity to think, plan and identify your weaknesses and work through these to solve specific problems.

 

• Banking Theory and Practice (30 Credits) - Optional

  This module aims to advance students understanding of modern financial systems and institutions, utilising economic theory and empirical evidence. A wide range of different topics is covered. The programme initially explores the complexity and integrated nature of international banking systems and regulation. The module emphasises on the relationship between financial systems and economic performance, particularly the mechanisms by which the former may help to improve resource allocation and economic growth and stabilize banking systems. It also examines the causes of weaknesses in financial systems, including the roots of financial crises. Information-related problems and the way these are addressed by different types of financial institutions and systems will be central to the analysis. The investigation of emerging issues and contemporary trends in domestic and international banking will also be an important part of the programme. It aims at developing students ability to apply economic/finance tools and techniques in a variety of decision-making contexts for banking.

  Business Economics (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The general aim of this module is to develop students knowledge of applying the conceptual framework of economics to the solution of business decision problems. More specifically, this module aims to enable students: to explore the relevant economic reasoning to evaluate the structure, conduct and performance of business organisations to evaluate key issues about market structure and their implications for different business strategies to appreciate and apply the quantitative analytical tools of advanced economics to effectively evaluate the quality of managerial decisions

  Contemporary Issues in Chinese Economy and Finance (30 Credits) - Optional

  This module aims to provide students with a sound knowledge of the history and evolution of the Chinese economic system; a thorough understanding of Chinese economic and financial system; a good perception of the current issues and development trends of the economy and finance; economic analysis to an understanding and appraisal of China s economic policies and their impacts on some important economic aspects; major sources and concepts of Chinese economic statistics.

  Corporate Finance and Portfolio Management (30 Credits) - Optional

  The module aims to provide students with knowledge on functions of financial markets and financial intermediaries; knowledge of the theory and empirical applications of investment and portfolio management; ability to analyse the risk-return relationship in different asset pricing models; ability to evaluate the efficient market hypothesis and its implication for investment and portfolio management; skills to use statistical techniques to value different types of securities: bonds, stocks and derivatives. The module also aims to provide students with knowledge on the behaviour and decision-making of corporations regarding their capital budgeting and financing; knowledge of the fundamental theories of corporate financial management; and practical insight into the factors that affect company and security values. The module will provide students with skills needed for valuation of quoted and unquoted companies, and develop the ability of students to analyse broader financial issues and to apply finance theories to practical issues in international corporate finance setting.

  Development Economics (30 Credits) - Optional

  This module outlines the principal features of the economic policy of developing countries with particular reference to a number of SSA LDCs with a theoretical exploration of causes of poverty in these states. This is linked to discussion of AID, FDI, income inequality and the political economy of development. The focus on the formulation of development policy will be supported by the use of a number of live-case studies and include invited speakers from a number of these countries and International Development agencies. Students will be encouraged to based their end-of module project on issues relevant to these countries and specifically to policy issues in these economies

  Dissertation (60 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to synthesise the advanced knowledge and skills gained during the programme to enable them to define and execute a piece of fairly original research in finance, banking or economics within given time, resource and report-length constraints 15,000 words .

  International Business and Globalisation (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The aims of the module are to provide an appreciation of the economic theory relevant to both trade, international business, multinational enterprises MNEs , foreign direct investment FDI and globalisation; to introduce the student to all major strands of the debate about new trade theories, MNEs, and FDI; to acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge to evaluate and analyse policy issues relating to international business, trade and globalisation; and to develop the ability to undertake research in this area.

  International Finance and Risk Management (30 Credits) - Optional

  The aim of this module is to develop in students an advanced understanding of the theory and practice of international finance and risk management. Based on recent theoretical and empirical developments, the module rigorously examines the framework in which firms make their financing and risk management decisions with an emphasis on firms operating in an international environment. The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the organisation, workings and instruments of the foreign exchange, bond and offshore financial markets; an understanding of international finance theories and current empirical evidence; an understanding of the financial interest rate and foreign currency risks faced by firms and the methods used to identify, measure and manage these risks; an understanding of the applications of financial derivative instruments; and an understanding of the pricing mechanics of financial derivative instruments.

  Statistical Data Analysis (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to develop the statistical reasoning of postgraduate students, and their skills in quantitative data analysis, employing the widely used software SPSS. Specific aims include using a range of methods to manage data, to summarise findings, to test hypotheses, and to develop simple models, and hence draw supportable conclusions; presenting results and appropriate conclusions in written reports; and developing the ability to interpret critically quantitative research produced by others. This is the basic module in statistics for post-graduate students in the Business School.

 

 

 

Entry Requirements

Normally a second class honours degree or above in economics or a related discipline with a quantitative background, or an overseas equivalent qualification.

 

Professional perspective and employment market

Our MA International Business Economics graduates have been highly successful in obtaining well-paid employment and have obtained positions in the financial, commercial and public sectors working in banking, insurance, investment, oil and pharmaceutical companies and government departments such as the Home Office.

There are three main types of economists business, government and academic - and each type applies the economic approach to decision-making in a different setting.

Where do our graduates go?
Based on the data from respondents of the 2007 Destination of Leavers in Higher Education survey, six months after graduating

• 60% of Middlesex Economics graduates were in employment
• 30% went onto further study
• 10% were doing something else, such as travelling

 

 

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