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Queen's University Belfast

Business Economics
MSc

Queen's University Management School, Queen's University Belfast

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Summary Information

The programme runs from September until the following September, with taught modules in 1st and 2nd semesters and a dissertation of between 15,000 and 20,000 words to be submitted by early September, allowing graduation in December; students also have the option of applying for a 3-month summer placement with leading consultancy firms and other private and public sector employers.

Entry requirements

An undergraduate Honours degree in economics, business economics or related discipline from a suitably quality assured university (normally the equivalent of a UK Honours degree Upper 2nd Class.); the University welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates so also considers previous work experience alongside academic qualifications; candidates are encouraged to submit a detailed CV; candidates who lack the prerequisite academic qualification or equivalent may be required to attend an interview.

Course modules

1st semester: theoretical and applied microeconomics; research methods for business economists and 1 from: operations management in the new economy; winning markets; corporate finance; 2nd semester: labour and personnel economics; topics in business economics and 1 from: strategy-making for tomorrow’s managers; people and the 21st century organisation; international banking; money and finance

Qualifications

Qualification Study Mode Fees Duration
MSc full-time
£3466 (Home fees)
£10730 (Overseas fees)
1 years

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Course title
Business Economics

Qualification
MSc

Start date
September 2012

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