1. MSc BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS 2015-2016
School of Economics and Finance
Queen Mary, University of London

2. Academic Staff
Prof. Sujoy Mukerji (Head of School) Dr. Asen Ivanov (Programme Director) You will be assigned TA as adviser

3. Admin Staff
Sarah Riley (Finance MSc’s Programme Manager) Stanley Babukutty (PG Student Support Manager) Raj Sidhu (Careers Consultant) Lipsheon Jhand (Internship Coordinator)

4. Useful Resources QMPlus PG Student Handbook
available in PG shared area on QMPlus

5. Programme Structure (Regular)
Semester A
Semester B
Summer
ECOM101
Behavioural Economics
ECOM102
Advanced Behavioural Finance
5,000 word Dissertation
ECOM065
Investments
Elective
ECOM015
Corporate Finance
ECOM072
Econometrics for Finance
ECOM094
Eviews and Data Analysis for Research
Each module typically worth 15 credits
ECOM094 is 30 credits
Dissertation is 30 credits

6. Programme Structure (CFA Pathway)
Students on CFA Pathway do not take ECOM094 Eviews and Data Analysis
Instead, they take ECOM092 CFA Training
1 week intensive module in June
prepares students for CFA level 1 exam in Dec (after graduation from MSc)
supplied by Fitch Training
Note: fee for CFA Pathway is higher by £1000

7. Dissertation Can be Details will be given in semester B
literature review
empirical project (typically, redoing data analysis from published paper using different data set)
(If you plan to do empirical project, you should probably not take CFA Pathway as it excludes ECOM094)
Details will be given in semester B

8. Assessment
Typically, mark for each module is weighed average of coursework (HW, tests, etc.) and final exam
Mark classification:
Fail 0-49
Pass 50-59
Merit 60-69
Distinction
Resit opportunity in Aug
mark capped at 50
counts with weight 100% (i.e., coursework mark does not count)

9. Degree Requirements To obtain MSc degree, you must:
pass at least 150 (out of 180) credits
overall average (including dissertation) of at least 50
not obtain a mark below 40 in any module
“pass” on dissertation
students who fail dissertation may submit fresh dissertation following year (mark capped at 50)
To graduate with merit, you need
overall average of at least 60 and
at least 60 on dissertation
To graduate with distinction, you need
overall average of at least 70
at least 65 on dissertation

10. Choice of Electives
List of electives with short descriptions available in PG Student Handbook
Syllabi available through PG Shared Area of QMplus
More ambitious students with better math skills encouraged to take ECOM044 Advanced Asset Pricing and Modelling

11. Choice of Electives Go to: https://mysis.qmul.ac.uk
Log in using college username and password
Choose elective modules for semester B.
(You can change selections at start of semester B.)
Once you’ve chosen electives on MySIS, SEF will check and confirm them
Deadline to enter selections: 11th Oct (Sun)
Electives allocated on first come, first serve basis

12. Unmarked Short Modules and Courses
Foundation course in Technical Analysis delivered by The Society of Technical Analysts
Financial Trading Programme
Brief introduction to Bloomberg Terminals
Applied Portfolio Management
Check PG Shared Area on QMplus for further info

13. Timetables
For 21st Sept – 2nd Oct, follow timetable for pre-sessionals
You will get about timetable for 5th Oct – 18th Dec

14. Attendance Obligatory lecture attendance Recorded electronically
Bring clickers
Possible consequences of non-attendance
deregistration
visa issues

15. Extenuating Circumstances
If you miss lectures, test, exam, or homework deadline due to something outside your control (e.g., because you are unwell), submit ASAP extenuating circumstances claim with supporting documentation
Fit-to-sit policy: If you take exam/submit HW, you are considered fit

16. e-Books SEF will provide e-books for compulsory modules
You will be able to read them on and off-line, take notes, print parts of them
Details will be given to you by after you enrol

17. Facilities
Access to computer labs in W307 and W313

18. Events and Activities SEF imagery competition Debate teams
SEF 5-aside football championship
Careers events:
guest lectures
informal trip to Bloomberg
School’s MSc investment club, Queen Mary University of London MSc Investment Fund (QUMMIF)

19. Careers Programme
SEF organizes events geared towards developing job market skills
For more info:

20. Staff Student Liaison Committee
Platform for students to express views and concerns
Committee meets twice per term
Students representatives wanted

21. Special Arrangements
If you need special arrangements for exams due to problem or medical condition, contact Queen Mary’s Disability and Dyslexia Service well in advance of exam

22. Additional Resources
Advice and Counseling Service (
student finance advice
professional counseling for psychological issues
immigration advice
housing, study and disability support
specific info for international students
Nightline ( )
confidential listening and information service run by students
The Language Centre (

23. Timeline & Important Dates
21st Sept – 25th Sept
21st Sept – 2nd Oct
Induction week
Pre-sessional modules in maths and statistics
5th Oct – 18th Dec
9th–13th Nov
Semester A lectures and classes
Reading week
11th Jan – 1st April
22nd-26th Feb
25th and 28th March
Some time in March
Semester B lectures and classes
Bank holidays
Dissertation abstract due
25th-29th April
Revision week
3rd May – 10th June
2nd and 30th May
Examination period
Some time in June for 1 week
CFA Training
June-Aug
Some time in Aug
Need to be available to meet dissertation supervisor
Deadline for dissertation submission
Resit exams

24. Thank you for choosing SEF
Thank you for choosing SEF! We wish you an exciting and rewarding experience!