• Master of Science in Financial Economics at Cardiff University is a 1-year program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The Cardiff Business School is accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
  • The program provides training in the numerical and quantitative techniques applicable to the financial industry.
  • Students can obtain Bloomberg Certification and there are opportunities for additional training in financial market trading strategies provided in cooperation with external agencies.
  • First semester modules provide a foundation for the program.
  • In the second semester, students will study 1 additional core module as well as 2 optional modules reflecting their particular career interests.
  • After successful completion of the taught stage, students will progress to the individual research project.
  • Students get the opportunity to explore new knowledge and skills will be supported by a series of lectures and small group teaching in tutorials and workshops.
  • The lectures will provide an opportunity to understand the relevance and principles of new topics, as well as to reflect on models and theories in action. 
  • Assessment methods vary from module to module and is a mixture of exams, coursework, essays, practical work, presentations, and individual and group projects.
  • The Business School ranked 1st in the UK for research environment and 6th for research excellence.