MSc Economics and Finance

The MSc Economics and Finance at XJTLU brings together economic theory, applied econometrics and financial research to strengthen students' research capability and real-world application. The 18-month, English-taught program at IBSS covers portfolio selection, risk management and the macroeconomic context of international finance, with AI tools built into every module. Students access the Trading Floor and Bloomberg tools as an official Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner, earning a University of Liverpool degree recognised by China's Ministry of Education.

The MSc Economics and Finance at XJTLU equips students with a strong understanding of financial decision-making and the skills to conduct rigorous research in applied economics and finance. The program combines economic theory, applied econometrics and financial research, with artificial intelligence tools incorporated into learning, teaching and research across every module. Students develop knowledge of portfolio selection, risk and risk management, and the macroeconomic context shaping international financial transactions, alongside critical thinking, data collection, analysis and report-writing skills. As an official Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner, IBSS gives access to industry-relevant tools and the Trading Floor.

• Economic theory, applied econometrics and financial research in one program
• AI tools built into every module of the curriculum
• Trading Floor access as an official Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner
• Strong foundation for PhD study in economics and finance
• University of Liverpool degree recognised by China's Ministry of Education

An undergraduate degree, normally in economics, finance or a related field.

English is the medium of instruction; applicants must meet XJTLU's standard English language entry requirements for postgraduate programs.

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• Academic transcripts
• Degree certificate
• English language test report
• Personal statement
• Recommendation letter(s)

Check your eligibility and academic background | Prepare academic transcripts and degree certificate | Prepare your English language test result | Prepare your personal statement and recommendation letter(s) | Submit your application through the university admissions system | Await the admission decision

Not stated on official pages.

Core modules include Econometrics, Financial Economics, Time Series Analysis, Macroeconomics, International Finance and Economics, and the Economics and Finance Dissertation. Optional modules include Microeconomics, Money and Banking, Advanced Derivatives, Introduction of FinTech, Quantitative Trading and Asset Pricing, Advanced Corporate Finance, Fixed Income and Derivative Instruments, Advanced Investments and Financial Machine Learning.

Graduates pursue roles such as portfolio manager, investment strategy analyst, director of research, market risk analyst, senior economist and industrial economist, across the financial sector, central banks, multinational organisations and research bodies, or continue to PhD study.