Master in Monetary and Financial Economics
University of Cyprus
Key Information
Campus location
Aglantzia, Cyprus
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 5,125
Application deadline
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Introduction
A Master's degree in Monetary and Financial Economics is typically designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and theories as they relate specifically to monetary policy, financial markets, and institutions. This type of program is ideal for individuals who want to pursue careers in finance, banking, central banking, economic policy analysis, or academia.
The program is designed for students who want to specialize in the areas of monetary and financial economics with the purpose of seeking employment in the public or private sector upon completion of the program. It provides students with a general grounding in economic theory and empirical methods, as well as specific training in the program’s areas of specialization.
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Scholarships and Funding
There are various sources of funding available at the University of Cyprus. Apart from scholarships offered by the State, the University of Cyprus may subsidize a postgraduate student who offers to work as an assistant in covering the needs of his/her department or other departments. Students of the Cypriot/Greek diaspora are eligible to apply for financial assistance to the Ministry of Education and Culture, by submitting the required documentation to the Student Life Office. The scholarships are granted based on the academic performance and financial status of the students. The scholarships aim to attract students with a great performance level in the University of Cyprus. For more information please, contact directly the Departments. Also some master programmes are offering a number of scholarships every year based on the programmes' performance / revenue.
Curriculum
Structure
- Compulsory: 76.5 ECTS
- Restricted Elective: 13.5 ECTS
- Total ECTS: 90
Semester 1
- ECO 610 Money, Banking and Financial Economics 7.5
- ECO 661 Microeconomics 7.5
- ECO 662 Macroeconomics 7.5
- ECO 663 Econometrics 7.5
Total 30
Semester 2
- ECO 606 International Finance 7.5
- ECO 644 The Economics of Firm Financing 7.5
- ECO 680 Topics in Financial Econometrics 7.5
- Restricted Elective Selection from a List of Courses 7.5
Total 30
Semester 3
- ECO 698 Master's Thesis 24
- Restricted Elective Selection from a List of Courses 6
Total 30
Program Outcome
Successful graduates will acquire a solid grasp of key economic principles and develop the analytical skills that are valued by financial institutions and other organizations operating in today’s dynamic and complex financial world. They will be able to use economic data and reasoning to understand the economic environment in which these institutions operate; to comprehend and execute the organization’s policies; to assess the associated risks and rewards and provide appropriate feedback to management
Career Opportunities
The program is designed for students interested in seeking employment in public or private organizations in the fields of Monetary and Financial Economics such as Central Banks, Ministries of Finance, commercial banks, insurance companies, investment companies, etc. Our past graduates have been very successful in securing positions in the sector, often getting jobs before the completion of the program