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MA Economics with Management Science

University of Edinburgh

Institution
University of Edinburgh
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Economics
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
L1N2
Typical offer
A-level A*AA, IB 40

Entry requirements

A level: from A*A*A* to A*AA (required: Mathematics at B or AS Mathematics at A) IB: from 40 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL

About this course

MA (Hons) in Economics with Management Science, an economics and business and management degree centred on analytical models and economic theory. Core topics include Programming, Statistics. The programme combines economic study with fundamental management science techniques across four years of undergraduate study. The first year covers introductory economic concepts through Economics 1A and Economics 1B alongside four further courses. The second year introduces Statistical Methods for Economics, Business Analytics and Information Systems, Economics 2A, and Economics 2B. The third year advances into Topics in Microeconomics, Topics in Macroeconomics, Essentials of Econometrics, Applications of Econometrics, and Management Science and Operations Analytics. The final year concludes with choices such as Mathematical Programming in Advanced Analytics or Decision Analytics, a business studies honours course, and two economics honours courses.

Modules

  • Economics 1A (20 credits)
  • Economics 1B (20 credits)
  • four further courses
  • Economics 2A (20 credits)
  • Economics 2B (20 credits)
  • Statistical Methods for Economics
  • Business Analytics and Information Systems
  • Topics in Microeconomics
  • Essentials of Econometrics
  • Topics in Macroeconomics
  • Applications of Econometrics
  • Management Science and Operations Analytics
  • either Mathematical Programming in Advanced Analytics or Decision Analytics
  • one business studies honours course
  • two economics honours courses