Master of Financial Economics

Master Of Financial Economics

A master’s degree in financial economics, provides an understanding of theoretical finance and the economic framework upon which that theory is based . The degree is postgraduate, and may incorporate a thesis or research component. Programs are often a joint offering by the business school and the economics department. Closely related degrees include the "Master of Finance and Economics" and the "Master of Economics with a specialization in Finance / Financial Economics". See List of master's degrees in financial economics.

The nature of the degree differs by university. Often, the degree is largely theoretical, and prepares graduates for research positions, for doctoral study in economics, or for roles in applied economics. Several are positioned as professional degrees, preparing graduates for careers in banking and finance, and are comparable to the Master of Science in Finance, though with an increased weighting towards theory. In some cases, programs are substantially quantitative and are largely akin to a Master of Quantitative Finance.

The degree is gaining in recognition: Oxford's Financial Economics MSc is the fourth ranked worldwide amongst all Masters in Finance programs (Pre-experience).