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      该申请者为北京大学数学科学学院学生，大三下学期由概率统计专业转为金融数学专业，GPA 较低，仅为2.45,以此成绩，嘉文博译成功助其获得Durham大学经济与金融MSc硕士，实属不易。

Msc in Economics and Finance at Durham University
http://www.dur.ac.uk/dbs/degrees/msc_programmes/structure/

Durham 大学金融经济 MSc 信息

Programme details

Core and elective modules

You will study eight taught modules and a dissertation. Unlike most Masters programmes, you get to choose from a range of modules, allowing you to tailor your degree to your interests or chosen career.

The table below sets out which modules are compulsory and which are optional for each degree route.

Note: If you are intending to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) professional qualification, you will be interested to know that all our MSc programmes have partnership status with the CFA Institute and cover more than 70 per cent of the curriculum of all three levels of the CFA Programme. Find out more>>

For further information about the modules, please select one of the below options:

Module overviews
Module detail from the programme handbook (PDF)
Download the table below (PDF) 

Dissertation

The MSc programme culminates in a 12,000 word dissertation which provides an opportunity for you to investigate in greater detail a subject that you have already studied as part of your MSc programme. The work will enable you to exercise critical judgement and illustrate how economic analysis has relevance to financial decision taking.

You will be expected to deal with your chosen topic in a competent and scholarly manner, and to display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the opinions of others.
The dissertation is a stimulating and challenging part of the MSc programme and a major piece of independent work.

International Opportunities

You may have the opportunity to write your dissertation at one of our international partner universities. For students doing this at one of our European partners, there may be limited funding available. There are also places available at some summer schools given by our international partners. This time abroad can provide you with an insight into the life, culture, language and business of another country, create new contacts and can help you stand out when seeking employment. Durham Business School has partners across the world.

You may have the opportunity to enhance your study experience by participating in an International Study Tour to a European destination, such as Geneva, which takes place at the beginning of the Easter vacation in March/April each year. This opportunity is not mandatory to your course, and is, therefore, self-funded.

City of London Tour

You will have the opportunity to take part in the City of London Tour, where you will visit several key financial organisations and experience the atmosphere and history of the financial district. This trip is not mandatory and is therefore self-funded.

Why a Durham Masters?

There are many reasons to study for a masters degree at Durham Business School. Here are just a few:

Career enhancement

A Durham Business School masters degree will help you gain a competitive edge in an over-crowded job market. If you are a recent graduate it will help you develop skills and knowledge directly relevant to your employers' needs. For those already in a career it will build on existing experience to help give your career a boost, or provide you with a platform for career change.

Academic excellence

You will be taught by world-class faculty, who possess up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in the key areas of business, management, economics and finance. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, 95% of the School's research was rated of International Quality and above. This positions the School 19 in a total of 90 schools within the business and management sector (based on the Grade Point Average score).  

By exposing students to the frontiers of the subject and training them in relevant research skills, these degrees can be used as a successful platform from which to progress to further study at both MPhil and PhD levels. Indeed around 17% of Durham Masters graduates progress to a higher degree.

A rich and rewarding study environment. Durham Business School is part of Durham University, one of the leading academic universities in the UK.

Wall Street at Your Fingertips

Experience investment first hand through our bespoke stock market trading simulation.  The system allows you to test your skills as a portfolio manager by investing in a plethora of securities on real data of major world markets. During the 'challenge' you will build a hypothetical portfolio trading on all available securities and instruments using real time data. The student with the best performing portfolio wins £100. The system is especially helpful for those considering a career as stock brokers or in investment banking. Find out more about the Stock-Trak competition...

You will also have the opportunity to join the Investment Club. This small, self-managed group will be given £5,000 to invest over the duration of the programme. The group will elect a chair and meet regularly, working together to maximise the investment. At the end of the year the fund will be passed, along with a report on the fund's performance, to next year's Club. This exciting and new initiative will give you the chance to put your financial skills to the test, and will be an asset on your CV.

Diversity

We warmly welcome international students and, with over 80% non-UK postgraduate students from all over the world currently studying at Durham Business School, we are committed to maintaining a diverse and multicultural working environment.