Business Economics/International Business Economics MSc

at City University of London

Benefits of this course
 

The benefits of this course are many and varied. You will build knowledge of the field and its history while developing practical skills and understanding to help you in the modern workplace.

By the end of the course you will know how to analyse financial markets and instruments for risk management and how to apply quantitative data and statistical techniques to economic and business decision making.

Your personal development will give you greater confidence and value to the workplace.
 

Award
 

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.
 

• Master of Science (MSc)
   

Who is this course for?
 

If you want to learn how to apply economics to business issues, this course is suitable for you.

Our core modules require that you have a basic level of business economics knowledge, and a strong understanding of statistics and quantitative methods. You are also expected to have a strong interest in current affairs relating to business, finance and economics.

Structure
 

Master of Science (MSc)
 

Duration:
 

• Full-time: 1 year
   

Total credits: 180
 

Modules:
 

Some modules may be subject to change depending on student numbers, tutor availability, or course updates. This may affect the overall number of modules.

Modules
 

The core content is covered in the first term.
 

If you choose to study MSc International Business Economics:

• You will need to study the International Business Economics elective module in the second term.

• Your research project must cover more than one country.

UK
 

You should have some mathematical background (A-level, IB, AP or any other equivalent secondary school qualification) and one of the following:

Students with a good lower second class degree in one of the above disciplines might be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

• An upper second class (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in economics or related discipline (e.g. finance)

• An upper second class (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in business, management, politics, law, accounting, psychology, quantitative sociology or financial journalism with a significant economics component

• An upper second class (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (such as mathematics, engineering, computer science or a natural science) with a significant economics component.

English language requirements
 

If English is not your first language you will need either of the following qualifications:

• IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each sub-test)

• A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by City as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia or the USA.

All applicants that require a Tier 4 visa must meet the minimum Home Office English Language ability requirements before City can issue the Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Fees for academic year 2022/23
 

Master of Science (MSc)
 

MSc Business Economics
 

Full-time per year

UK: £12,440

Overseas/EU: £17,320

MSc International Business Economics
 

Full-time per year

UK: £12,440

Overseas/EU: £17,320

Career
 

As a skilled and confident applied economist you can pursue roles in areas such as:

• management consultancy

• finance

• business

• multinationals

• education

• government

• management.

We work hard to maintain a strong reputation for high quality education and our brand is positively recognised by employers in London and across the world.

The Government Economic Service often recruits graduates from this programme. Others have been hired by major global organisations. Yuliya Bashmakov was hired as the Senior Gas Control Scheduler for ExxonMobil while Youssef Intabli works as an Account Manager for Bloomberg.