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Why are quantitative skills important for an Applied Economics MSc degree?

If you have an appetite for learning, but feel you need to improve and refine your quantitative skills before embarking on an Applied Economics MSc degree, the University of Bath also provides access to free Mathematics and Statistics Help (MASH) for prospective students who qualify for the course but need a refresher. 

Applied Economics online MSc Infographic

As you narrow down the possibilities of where to pursue your degree, consider who you’ll learn with. Your cohort can be a strong benefit to the course you select.  When your peers come from around the world and share similar professional roles, their experiences enhance your learning and worldview. By learning alongside a diverse cohort, you’ll strengthen your professional skills, cultural knowledge, professional network and can contribute to more areas of business. See just who you’ll learn with in the University of Bath's online MSc in Applied Economics.

How fintech is changing the future of traditional banking

Fintech is transforming the financial landscape, rapidly changing the ways that financial services are provided to businesses and consumers. Discover more about the impact of fintech on traditional banking in this piece.

New investment models and the future of start-up funding

With new, more streamlined and innovative funding approaches now on the table, there are many opportunities for today’s pioneers keen to get their new businesses off the ground.

The role of macro, micro and econometrics in banking and finance

This article explores the role of intelligent decision making in banking and finance through the role of macro, micro and econometrics.

Where studying an Applied Economics online MSc can take you

This article explores the varied career pathways which an online MSc in Applied Economics (Banking and Finance) can bolster.

Dissertations – how do you pick your topic?

How to choose the right topic for you, with advice from our University of Bath online course leaders

Why study the Applied Economics online MSc?

Some companies obsess over efficiency gains, constantly seeking new ways to cut costs and slash headcount. But it doesn’t work. Research shows that organisations that have made redundancies in an attempt to do more with less, actually damage the business.