ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND DATA SCIENCE

Why choose this program ?

The BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science is a first-of-its-kind degree that offers you the rigorous study of economics and finance, combined with the learning of data science and its applications.

Our distinctive curriculum has been designed by leading academics at the forefront of each discipline with input from industry and public policy leaders. Enjoy the benefits of studying in the heart of London at a global top 10 university. You will join the Imperial College London community and be welcomed into Imperial Business School, where you can also benefit from our network of students, alumni and employers.

Through a unique combination of subjects, you will develop the analytical skills and coding capabilities required by the next generation of economists, policy experts, business leaders, and researchers to address the big issues of our time.

You will also develop essential skills identified by employers though specialist modules on effective communication, teamwork and emotional intelligence.
Professional accreditation

We are among a handful of business schools worldwide to achieve triple accreditation:

- Association of MBAs (AMBA)
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)

We have also been recognised for our work in tackling gender inequality in higher education with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.

How will studying at Imperial help my career?

- With a combination of finance, economics, and data science, you will stand out in today's competitive market.

- A solid foundation in economics and finance will prepare you for a career as an analyst or as part of a global organization.

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SYLLABUS

Modules - Year one

You will complete nine core modules in your first year, starting in the Autumn term.

Autumn term

- Mathematical Foundations
- Probability & Statistics
- Introduction to Data Science
- Big Issues in Economics and Finance

Spring term

- Microeconomics 1
- Macroeconomics 1
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Accounting

Modules - Year two

In year two, you will build upon the knowledge and skills gained so far with a further nine core modules.

Autumn term

- Microeconomics 2
- Econometrics 1
- Machine Learning
- Corporate Finance and Capital Markets

Spring term

- Macroeconomics 2
- Econometrics 2
- Operations Research
- Databases and Cloud Computing

Modules - Year three

In year three, you will apply your learning to a final group project, explore a module from a different discipline, complete your essential skills journey, and choose five electives, tailoring your choices to focus on a particular area if you so wish.

Compulsory modules – Autumn, Spring term

- Final Project: Questions and Methods
- Final Project: Report
- Essential Skills 3
- I-Explore: Choose options from other departments at Imperial

Through I-Explore, you'll have the chance to deepen your knowledge in a brand new subject area, chosen from a huge range of for-credit modules.

All of our undergraduate courses include one module from I-Explore's wide selection. The module you choose will be fully integrated into your course's curriculum and count as credit towards your degree.

Electives

- Advanced Machine Learning​
- Advanced Macroeconomics​
- Behavioural and Experimental Insights
- Big Data for Economic Growth and Development
- Economics and Finance of Climate Change
- Derivatives and Structured Products
- Development Economics
- Financial Engineering and Stochastic Calculus
- Health Economics​
- Industrial organisation​
- Investment and Portfolio Management
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Private Equity

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