Explore Economics, Finance, and More at University of Birmingham

1. Nick Horsewood (Director of Internationalisation) n.j.horsewood@bham.ac.uk Financial University presentation, 2013

2. Talk to cover… • The University of Birmingham • Economics and Money, Banking and Finance • Employability • Accommodation • Investments on campus • Sport • Birmingham – The City

3. British Universities – diversity and choice Huge choice - over 100 institutions • Ancient -Cambridge, Oxford, St Andrews • Civic / Redbrick-Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds • 1960’s campus -Aston, Bath, Warwick, York, Sussex • New -Oxford Brookes, Westminster Over 80,000 courses to choose from • Diverse range of subjects Traditional: Law, Business, Engineering, Medicine Diverse: Forensic science, Geology, Zoology, Urban studies • Diverse Course structures - single subject, joint honours - sandwich courses (work placement), internships • Professional Accreditation/Exemptions –Medicine, Engineering, Dentistry, Law, Accounting

4. Issues to consider • Reputation, History and Tradition • Programmes • Campus facilities • City • Costs • Location

5. University of Birmingham • Founded 1900 / Russell Group • Universitas 21 • Over 4,500 international students from 150 different countries. • The Times Higher Educational (THE) World University Rankings: 66 in the world (2009) • RAE 2008:12th in the UK for research excellence • Teaching Quality: Almost 70% students receive first or upper second class degrees • One of the top 6 universities that major companies target

6. Why study at Birmingham? • The economics department: 36+ academics and 8+ admin staff • Within the Business School • Economics • Management • Accounting and Finance • Marketing

7. The department • Current Location : JG Smith Building • 900+ undergraduate students • 300+ MSc students • 50+ PhD students

8. What programmes do we offer? • BSc Economics • BSc Money, Banking and Finance • BSc Economics with language • BSc Economics with minor subject • MSc Economics • MSc International Economics • MSc Development Economics • MSc Environmental and Natural Resource Economics • MSc Mathematical Finance • MSc International Money and Banking • MSc Money, Banking and Finance

9. General structure of Undergraduate programmes Economics or Money, Banking and Finance • 120 credits taught courses each year • 6 modules per term • 2 hours of lectures per week for each module • 1 class every 2 weeks • 15 contact hours Which modules? • 2nd Year Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, options • 3rd Year: Topics in Economics, Extended essay, options

10. General structure of Postgraduate programmes • 120/140 credits taught courses each year • 6 modules per term • 2 hours of lectures per week for each module • 1 or 2 class every 2 weeks • 14 contact hours Which modules? • Core modules: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics Econometrics, • Options

11. MSc MONEY, BANKING AND FINANCE Semester 1 • Macroeconomics • Econometrics with Financial Applications • International Banking and Finance • Topics in Money and Banking Semester 2 • Risk, Uncertainty and Information • Macroeconomics • Econometrics with Financial Applications • Economics of Financial Markets • Option • Dissertation

12. Options • International Trade Policy • International Banking: Regulation and Supervision • Game Theory • Development Economic Policy • Political Economy and Economic Policy • Natural Resource Economics • Security Analysis and Portfolio theory (20)

13. Study methods Enquiry-based learning • Actively engage in learning process • Research questions Range of teaching methods • Lectures • Classes • Seminars • Tutorials • Independent learning Range of assessment • Exams • Assignments • Presentations

14. What about assessment? • All modules have an end-of-year written examination • Most modules will have some elements of continuous assessment • Essays • Class Tests • Marked Problems Sets • Projects

15. Employability • £3.5 million investment in sector-leading employability services • 3000 students enrolled on Personal Skills Award • Alumni Leadership Mentoring Scheme • Global Challenges Internships • 7 Major Careers Fairs • 55th in the International Herald Tribune (the global edition of The New York Times) in the world and 9th in UK for post qualification employability

16. Investing in our campus • £175 million transformation of Edgbaston campus in the next 5 years • Bramall Building to open in 2012 with 450 seat music auditorium

17. Sport • A sport for everyone • 2nd in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) League • Athletic Union • Intra League • Active lifestyles

18. Campus University • Rated as one of the top 3 campuses in the UK • Located 10 minutes away from the City centre • Very own train station, art gallery, concert hall, Botanical gardens • Open, green spaces • Safe, secure and friendly environment • Investment of £1 million each week on developments

19. Campus University

20. Campus facilities Learning resources • 9 open access computer suites, free internet access • 13 library’s and resource centres • 2.5 million books, 90,000 added each year Banking • HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds TSB, Natwest Shopping • Supermarket, cafés, bars, hair salon, bookstore Healthcare • Medical and dental practice, opticians Sports centre • One of the top 3 universities for sport in the UK • Over 40 different sports • Fitness suite, swimming pool, squash courts, sports hall, athletics track, football pitches Guild of students • Student societies – over 160 • International groups, Film, Debating, sports, chess, human rights • Volunteering – over 100 opportunities (international)

21. Entry requirements • English IELTS 6.5 no less than 6 in any category (or equivalent) • Good scores Potential problems • Adjusting to UK university system • Joining in • Adjusting to UK way of life • Grades • The weather!!!

22. And when not studying? • Subsidized language courses at Language Centre • Dedicated Careers Centre for Bham students • Student societies • The Banking society • The Economics Society • And lots more in the Guild of Students

23. What sort of careers? • Further degrees in economics or similar (e.g. Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Warwick) • Financial sector (merchant and investment banking, stockbroking, financial analysis, retail banking) • Accounting and Audit (PWC, KPMG etc) • Management consultancy • Government (HM Treasury, DFID, FSA) • Teaching

24. Accommodation • Guaranteed • £70 - £140 per week • Options for: • En Suite/ Shared Bathroom • Catering/ Self Catering • Internet connection • Social Hub • University supported private sector • Living Taster Day • Saturday 21 April 2012

25. Birmingham City • Vibrant city • First class Arts venues • It is the largest financial and creative district outside London • One of Europe's largest shopping developments • More then 500 restaurants • Vibrant night life • Host to international sporting events • Sports teams

26. Birmingham- a City reborn • An international centre for retail, commerce and culture • £9 billion spent over last 20 years on regeneration • Generates more wealth than Glasgow, Manchester and Leeds • Around 40% of students choose to stay in the region following graduation • Half of all jewellery sold in UK is made in Birmingham • Home to the CBSO and Birmingham Royal Ballet

27. What sort of careers? • We think our graduates are our best advertisement!

28. Andrew • BSc MBF (2006), 2i Honours Degree • Gap year btw 2nd and 3rd year for year-long internship with State Street Bank, London • Since July 2006: Options Trader, State Street Bank, London

29. Aimee • BSc MES (2007), First Class Honours Degree • Summer internship with JP Morgan Chase, London • Since Sept 2007: Cash Equities Sales and Trading, JP Morgan Chase, London

30. Nauman • BSc Econ (2005), 2i Honours Degree • Summer internship with Procter & Gamble, Geneva and Credit Suisse, London • MSc Management, University of Cambridge (2006) • Language gap year, Bejing, China • Since Sept 2007: Associate Consultant, Marakon Associates, London

31. Any questions?