Department of Economics, Programme Catalogue 2010/11 |
THES-APL05: PG Dip Economics & Finance |
Leading to the award of POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE |
Mode of attendance: Part-time |
| Part-time students will typically take either two or three units in each semester, aiming to complete 30 credits in the first year and 30 in the second year. Preference is given to completing as many of the compulsory units in the first year of studies (so as to provide the core knowledge). Optional units along with any remaining compulsory units are taken in the second year. However the actual balance will be flexible subject to agreement by the Director of Studies. |
| ES50060 | Econometrics for economics & finance | 6 Credits |
| ES50071 | Economic theory & applications 1 | 6 Credits |
| ES50061 | Financial econometrics | 6 Credits |
| ES50072 | Economic theory & applications 2 | 6 Credits |
| ES50073 | Research methods in economics & finance | 6 Credits |
| MN50324 | Corporate finance | 6 Credits |
| Part-time students will typically take either two or three units in each semester, aiming to complete 30 credits in the first year and 30 in the second year. Preference is given to completing as many of the compulsory units in the first year of studies (so as to provide the core knowledge). Optional units along with any remaining compulsory units are taken in the second year. However the actual balance will be flexible subject to agreement by the Director of Studies. |
| Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list: |
| ES50054 | International monetary economics | 6 Credits |
| MN50319 | Theory of financial decision making | 6 Credits |
| MN50322 | Investment management | 6 Credits |
| MN50374 | Introduction to quantitative finance | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list: |
| ES50077 | Incentives & performance | 6 Credits |
| ES50078 | International monetary policy & institutions | 6 Credits |
| MN50182 | Financial management for international business | 6 Credits |
| MN50321 | International finance | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50005 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
Year 1