Introduction

The economy controls day to day living, from job creation to buying habits. By analysing economic data, economists can make predictions, based on trends, to inform decisions that will optimise the outcome of a task, such as how to allocate goods and resources.

By studying an economics masters, you could apply your skills to a diverse range of roles in fields such as business, financial services, government, non-profit and public policy among many others.

At Manchester Met, we’ll help you develop the technical skills to be a professional economist, with a blend of policy analysis, quantitative modelling and data analytics, all rooted in the research expertise of our department. You’ll also have the opportunity to study in Manchester, a city at the heart of big innovative ideas in public policy, including city region devolution, high speed rail and a booming health and life sciences sector.

I chose Manchester Metropolitan because of the course content. It is connected with industry so we can obtain more knowledge about how to apply theories, applications, and concepts to real world scenarios.
Iresha, MSc Applied Economics

Our Business School is triple accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. The awarding of these three accreditations is testament to our high standards of excellence in teaching and research and places our Business School among the very best business schools in the world.

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Supporting your career development

As a Business School student at Manchester Met, you’ll have access to bespoke career-enhancing activities. You’ll be invited to attend careers talks and workshops which are embedded into your course curriculum, plus a tailored Careers Centre Postgraduate Course to support your learning. Our annual calendar of events such as ‘Meet the Employers’ and ‘Week 6: Get Career Ready’ give you the opportunity to meet a wide variety of industry professionals, including members of our alumni community. These events allow you to grow your professional network and can lead to work experience opportunities and graduate roles.

Throughout your studies you’ll be able to access careers related resources and software 24/7 on Careers Centre and pre-book appointments with advisors if you need additional support from our dedicated faculty careers service. We’ll also keep you up to date with the latest activities and opportunities available to you through special alerts and bulletins.

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Student profiles

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Liam
Many of the lecturers are very engaging with students. There is a mixture of small class modules with more focused teaching and larger classes in lecture theatres. The best unit for me has been Political Economy and the Climate Crisis.
Liam
MSc Applied Economics

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