Sustainability Economics and Finance (MScEcon)

15 Credit Points

The course will cover the main elements of Microeconomic Theory together with how this underpins the macro economy, covering consumer theory, how consumers choose under constraint of a budget, to generate demands. How this theory can be used to consider the welfare effects of price changes will be considered. The problem of production will be examined to understand the supply, and the demand and supply side will be drawn together to consider market structure. How the theory can be used to identify market supplies and demands from empirical data will be examined.

15 Credit Points

This course develops a mathematical and statistical ‘toolbox’ for PGT students in the Business School. These tools will be useful in understanding and implementing research in business- and economics-related fields both during a student’s academic career as well as after graduation. The first part of the course covers basic mathematical models common across these fields. The second part of the course develops standard data analysis methods, including multivariate regression. The final part of the course examines shortcomings in the standard model and describes ways of overcoming those shortcomings.

15 Credit Points

This course provides a comprehensive journey into the intricacies of financial decision-making. By blending theory with practical applications, you will develop the skills and insights needed to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the energy industry. This course blends theory and hands-on Excel modelling to analyse investment choices in the energy sector. Empower your employability by developing practical skills and in depth understanding on financial choices under risk and uncertainty.

15 Credit Points

This course explores the intricate relationship between the economy and the environment, focusing on how economic activities impact the environment, and how environmental policies can be developed to address environmental issues. Students will learn the fundamental principles of economics as they apply to environmental issues, integrating both theoretical concepts and practical applications to address contemporary environmental challenges.

This course, which is prescribed for all taught postgraduate students, is studied entirely online, takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete and can be taken in one sitting, or spread across the first 4 weeks of term.

Topics include University orientation overview, equality & diversity, MySkills, health, safety and cyber security, and academic integrity.

Successful completion of this course will be recorded on your Transcript as ‘Achieved’.

15 Credit Points

International Business is a wide-ranging subject that includes economic, political, cultural and technological facets. The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the complexities of international business management by examining how the global environment and our understanding of these affect management within an international context.

15 Credit Points

This course discusses the world petroleum market in the context of overall energy markets. The main features of the evolving petroleum market are analysed including examination of the Hotelling model and Hubbert curve. Oil price determination is discussed with detailed consideration of the special characteristics of the demand and supply curves in the industry. The role of OPEC in the market is examined, including discussion of the various models of OPEC behaviour and the determinants of its market power. The economics of climate change and the place of renewable energy in the wider energy market is discussed.

15 Credit Points

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles, challenges, and opportunities associated with achieving sustainability and development objectives. Students will develop an understanding of urbanization and rural issues in the context of sustainable development, explore the challenges faced by global food systems and biodiversity, analyse the link between pollution, income, and health, and apply environmental concepts to understand just policy making, ensuring equitable access to natural resources and clean environment.

15 Credit Points

Climate change presents one of the most formidable global challenges. This course offers an extensive introduction to the economics of climate change and relevant policy responses which shape societies’ efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change. It explores how the toolkit from economics and finance can be utilised to assess and evaluate carbon management strategies in the realm of climate policy, both from a national and international perspective.

60 Credit Points

The dissertation is the final element of the programme and compulsory to all students in the MSc (Econ) Sustainability Economics and Finance. The dissertation provides an opportunity for a sustained period of independent study and research. It can take wo forms, including (i) an academic based dissertation, or (ii) an applied dissertation or practice-based ‘consultancy project’. Either type of dissertation seeks to develop the same learning outcomes and follow the same assessment criteria.