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Durham University: Behavioural Economics

Institution Durham University View institution profile
Department Durham University Business School View department profile
Web durham.ac.uk/business
Telephone 0191 334 1000
Study type Taught

Summary

Course Summary One of three specialist Masters in Economics programmes available at Durham, the MSc in Behavioural Economics examines how elements of behavioural psychology can be applied to understand how people make economic decisions and how these decisions may differ from those made from rational choices. As one of the fastest growing areas in economics, behavioural economics provides insight to inform business and public policy alike. You will also gain an understanding of experimental methods in economics through classroom experiments.

Why Durham? The programme is delivered by the Department of Economics, renowned internationally for its research and teaching excellence and is one of four departments at Durham University Business School. The Business School is one of the an elite group of institutions accredited by all three major business education accrediting bodies: the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). The department's research is broad and far-reaching, with a range of active research centres delivering impactful research across the global business world, informing policy and changing business practice.

Facilities You will join a strong and vibrant learning community with state-of-the-art facilities. Our Masters in Economics programmes are taught by renowned faculty across the Durham University campus, located in the historic centre of Durham, a city with UNESCO World Heritage Status. We have made a major investment in acquiring state-of-the-art database and software resources, providing our students with valuable skills to assist them in advanced level research and enhance their careers. Our modern and spacious teaching and learning areas include lecture theatres, seminar rooms and study areas while the library houses extensive collections of business, economics, finance and management books and offers access to over 10,000 journals online.

Careers Opportunities Our graduates leave Durham ready to embark on successful careers as consultants, analysts, and graduate economists. With the analytical and interpersonal skills you will nurture at Durham, you will be well-placed to continue your research at a higher level or pursue your ambitions in a rewarding and interesting professional career role in a wide range of areas. Our economics postgraduates have gone on to work in sectors including, Consultancy, Technology, Financial Services and Government.

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About Durham University Business School

Founded in 1965, our Business School is one of the longest established in the UK and one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to be accredited by all three major bodies – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). Since our founding in 1965, we have shaped generations of leaders, advanced groundbreaking research, and built a strong global community. With a portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level programmes, our School combines academic excellence and incisive research with exceptional …

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