BA (Honours) in Financial Economics - Including Year Abroad in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

Our course is built on the core principles of economics, which are applied to your study of financial institutions (such as banks), financial markets (such as the stock exchange), and financial instruments. You receive a thorough introduction to economics and mathematics, as well as training in quantitative research methods.You study the mathematical and statistical analysis of economic problems, and how the financial system functions, choosing from a range of topics on financial economics including: Fundamentals of accounting, Business strategy and competition, Capital marketsFinancial innovations and new forms of transaction media, Bonds and contractsMany employers want economists with critical thinking skills who can tackle large data sets and practical problems.