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Department of Economics, Programme Catalogue 2011/12

THES-APL05: PG Dip Economics & Finance

Leading to the award of POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

Mode of attendance: Part-time

Click here for further information NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations for students commencing study in 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP): PG Certificate
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 60

Year 1

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.

Semester 1: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information
ES50060 Econometrics for economics & finance 6 Credits
ES50071 Economic theory & applications 1 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units
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

Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR assessment regulations:
  • This year of this programme of study does not currently fall within the NFAAR

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.

Semester 1

Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
Students wishing to take MN50429 in Semester 2 must choose MA50196 from this list.
ES50054 International monetary economics 6 Credits
MA50196 Financial derivatives 6 Credits
MN50319 Theory of financial decision making 6 Credits
MN50322 Investment management 6 Credits
MN50328 Banking 6 Credits
MN50374 Introduction to quantitative finance 6 Credits
ZZ50001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Semester 2

Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
You may only choose MN50429 from this list if you have already chosen MA50196 from the list in Semester 1.
ES50055 Public economics 6 Credits
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
MN50330 Risk management 6 Credits
MN50429 Financial engineering 6 Credits
ZZ50005 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2011/12 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2012/13 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2011/12.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.