Master of Science (Economics) by University of Birmingham (SIM GE)

Developed, fully taught and awarded by Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK

Objectives

• Appreciate contemporary economic thinking in modern businesses
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of mainstream theoretical and applied techniques to help you prepare for or enhance your career
• Introduce and develop a breadth of knowledge in areas such as econometrics, development theory and policy, experimental economics, etc
• Apply theoretical knowledge, practical skills, tools and techniques in a written dissertation
• Develop specific transferable skills in research and analysis, abstract and simplify, numeracy and IT, strategic thinking, evaluation and inferences, as well as interpersonal skills

The programme, offered through Birmingham Business School, is designed for those who have a strong passion in economics and its intricate relation to modern business.

An SIM Preparatory Course in Economics is available for non-economics Bachelor’s degree holders.

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