Why this programme
Why this programme?
Econometricians use their mathematical and statistical expertise to sift through mountains of economic data in order to find trends. This ability has an enormous number of applications for business, government and research throughout the world, including:
- making companies run smoothly
- increasing profit sustainably
- predicting financial trends
- understanding how people’s behaviour affects the market
- dealing with wider economic issues and crises
All of these practical applications make Economics and Operations Research a booming field with huge prospects for graduates. The School of Business and Economics not only helps you become a well-trained econometrician, but we also immerse you in an interpersonal, intercultural and international setting that gives you an extra edge in an increasingly globalised world.
What you’ll actually do:
- solve real-life economic and finance problems using knowledge and skills from interdisciplinary fields
- apply economic and mathematical models to issues like inflation, investment and unemployment
- come up with innovative ways to make businesses more efficient
- work in small tutorial groups, with personal attention from your tutor
- gain practical experience through involvement in departmental research
You’ll develop the practical skills you need in the workplace by taking skills trainings tailored to your courses. These include training on research methods, using software for statistical analysis and presenting your findings.
Your profile
The Econometrics and Operations Research programme is for analytically minded students who enjoy applied mathematics and statistics. It helps if you have an affinity for finding way to simplify complex problems, have good communication skills, and are able to tackle problems in a group. Given the international nature of the programme, you should be looking for a career in an international environment.