The Economics & Finance MSc from King's Business School provides rigorous coverage of both the theory and practice of economics and finance, driven by research, theory development, practical application and critical analysis. The programme provides you with rigorous coverage of both the theory and practice of economics and finance and a high quality, research-based education of practical relevance in economics and finance that is driven by a combination of research, theory development, critical analysis, and practical application. Gain the knowledge to build a strong career in the business and finance sectors, as you learn about micro and macroeconomics, financial markets & services and the relationship between finance and econometrics. But you won't just learn the key quantitative skills you need for success. Our courses are underpinned by the underlying philosophies and methodologies of a social science approach to economics and finance. Numbers are important, but understanding how those numbers affect the wider world of finance and business is essential in the modern world.Key benefitsOur course provides you with a thorough knowledge of economics and finance.Our practitioners have extensive and wide-ranging experience in the finance industry, providing invaluable contributions to the teaching of the modules and bringing theory into practice.Modules designed in collaboration with both public and private sector employers, ensuring you're gaining the best knowledge, skills and experience while studying to access the career you want once you graduate.Close links and regular speakers from financial organisations give you insights and up-to-date knowledge of the subject area and bring practical insights into the classroom by applying theory to real-world scenarios.Strong emphasis on data analysis equips students with skills that are easily transferrable to other industries, such as e-commerce, pharmaceutical, media, retail or hospitality.Located in the heart of London, King’s Business School has a strong reputation for research-led teaching and links to industry.Apply for King's Business School scholarships of up to 50% tuition fees or £10,000 for our full-time postgraduate courses.Our MSc in Economics and Finance is designed to produce professionals with skills highly sought after by economics consultancies, research institutions, banks and financial sector firms. Although the programme is economics and finance focused, given the wide-ranging applications of data analysis, the students will gain skills that are easily transferrable to a wide range of other industries, including e-commerce, hospitality, retail, pharmaceutical and media.Course AimsProvide rigorous coverage of both the theory and practice of economics and finance and a high quality, research-based education of practical relevance in economics and finance that is driven by a combination of research, theory development, critical analysis, and practical application.Designed to cover contemporary empirical evidence in applied economics, with a focus on labour markets and the health and education sectors andor international economics as well as internal workings of corporations, financial institutions and financial services firms and their inter-relationships.