Economic policies for international trade and finance rely on advanced understanding and high-level skills in quantitative economics. This specialisation will provide students with advanced knowledge of trade and finance theory combined with applied quantitative analysis and interpretation of trade and financial data. Compulsory courses in the specialisation will establish understanding of international trade and economic welfare, trade markets, asset allocation and pricing, and financial econometrics. Elective courses offer specialisations in financial markets, trade and development, modelling the global economy, and services and investment policy. To maximise learning and career outcomes for those in finance and international trade in public, private and non-government sectors, an Academic Convenor provides advice on course planning, events of interest and meets regularly with the group.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1.    Understand and apply modern finance theory and modern trade theory to policy-relevant problems

2.    Design and carry out quantitative analysis of financial and trade data

3.    Interpret and analyse the results of empirical trade and finance analysis 

Relevant Degrees

• Master of International and Development Economics (MIDEC)