The University of London, LSE has introduced this degree from 2006. This degree offers students an opportunity to combine their studies in economics and finance. It is based on quantitative, economic and finance subjects. Students can choose optional units in economics and finance as well as in related areas such as accounting. It will help in developing analytical tools from the fields of mathematics, economics and econometrics together with institutional knowledge required to work as a financial economist.

This degree has been primarily designed for those who are interested in a career as a financial economist wheather in academia, finance or government

COURSE LIST

Foundation units:

02 Introduction to economics
04A Statistics 1 and 04B Statistics 2
05A Mathematics 1 and 05B Mathematics 2
24 Principles of banking and finance

Further units:

65 Macroeconomics (02 + 05A)
66 Microeconomics (02 + 05A)
20 Elements of econometrics (02+(04A or 04b)+(05a or 05b))
92 Corporate finance (02 + 05A)
115 Monetary economics (65) or 99 Industrial economics (66)
142 Quantitative finance (20 + 66) 92 must be taken before or at the same time as 142
One unit (or two half units) from any selection group other than F(i) or F (ii)
One full unit or two half units from any selection group

Notes

1. Please refer to the latest EMFSS regulations of the University of London for further information on other   
    courses available and the prerequisites of the optional units.
2. Parenthesis indicates the prerequisites of the course.
3. The college will provide tuition for a selected number of optional courses. This selection will be based on 
    students’ choices, number of students, and suitability of the course and availability of teachers.