Introduction:

Our MSc Economics degree has been designed to give you an in-depth understanding of economic concepts, principles and techniques by focusing on the application of economics to contemporary real-world issues.

You will be encouraged to think like an economist through the application of economic ideas and methods drawn from a range of alternative perspectives. The emphasis of this degree is on the application of versatile tools, techniques and methods of thought which are distinctively associated with professional economists.

You will have the opportunity to work hands-on with economic tools and techniques, including the use of our state-of the-art Business Lab - a real-time trading environment. You will learn how to access economic phenomena, using theory and evidence to draw insights into the underlying causes and importantly their impact on people, businesses and the wider society.

In your third semester, you’ll choose an experiential project. With the opportunity to use your skills in a real-world setting, you can choose from completing a consultancy experience project, an in-company experience project, a business research project or a global experience project.

What you’ll gain from this degree?

• apply advanced economic concepts and techniques to analyse problems in scare resource allocation.
• synthesise and critique a range of economic ideas and methods relating to issues and problems in the allocation of scarce resources.
• be able to apply advanced economic concepts and techniques to evaluate international trade and investment flows.
• learn how to synthesise and critique a range of methods employed in evaluating prospective investments in goods and services.
• evaluate the rigour and validity of published research and assess its relevance to the practice of economics.
• make recommendations for organisational practice based on theoretical insights through a process of experiential or applied learning.
• develop a critical understanding of the role of the economics discipline in the global context.

Nottingham Business School have both EQUIS and AACSB accreditation.

• Gain hands-on experience with economic tools and techniques, including the use of our state-of the-art Business Lab - a real-time trading environment.
• You will be allocated an Academic Mentor at the beginning of the academic year and you will meet with them regularly throughout the year. Academic Mentors help you make the most of your time at NBS.
• NBS is part of the 1% of business schools worldwide to have both EQUIS and AACSB accreditation.
• At NBS you can create a personalised learning experience, giving you a unique Masters degree that equips you with the skills you'll need, for the career you want.

What you’ll study

At NBS you can create a personalised learning experience, giving you a unique Masters degree that equips you with the skills you'll need, for the career you want. Each of the modules will be delivered over a four week period, with teaching delivered in three weeks and the fourth week left clear for assessment work. This enables you to focus on one subject at a time, whilst allowing time for preparation and assessment work.

Modules

• Placement Opportunities
• Memberships

Semester One

• Behavioural Applications in Economics and Finance (20 credits)
• Using Quantitative Data in Economic Analysis (20 credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Economics (20 credits)

Semester Two

• International Trade and Investment (20 credits)
• Economic Evaluation Techniques (20 credits)
• Economic Analysis of Global Issues (20 credits)

Semester Three

• Consultancy Experience Project (40 credits)
• In-Company Experience Project (40 credits)
• Business Research Project (40 credits)

Careers and employability

At Nottingham Business School, we’re focused on your employability from the start of your postgraduate degree. We provide you with a learning experience that integrates theory and practice.

Graduates from this course have gone onto roles within the public, private and third sector, undertaking positions such as:

• Consultant
• Economic Researcher
• Investor Relations Manager
• Banking Supervisor
• Financial Analyst

* Scholarships available for international students.