Understand the theory – the big-picture perspective – behind finance and economics.
In this program, you’ll learn how financial markets and economies work, and how economic policies impact people, businesses and governments. You’ll apply statistical and mathematical methods to analyze financial data and test financial theories. And you’ll leave King’s with deep insights into economic theory and practical financial strategies.
Financial Economics is part of King’s unique School of Management, Economics and Mathematics (MEM), and you'll learn in close connection with faculty and peers across related disciplines, including BMOS, Mathematics and Statistics, and Analytics & Decision Sciences (ADS). This integrated environment encourages you to explore questions from multiple perspectives and equips you to combine theory with tools from quantitative analysis and strategic decision-making.
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Expand your options with a double major. Or explore related programs in Finance and Economics.
Program Options
| Area of Study | Honours Specialization | Specialization | Major | Minor | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINANCIAL ECONOMICS |
Sample Courses
Money Matters
Scholarships/Awards
Investigate the generous unlimited and guaranteed entrance scholarships King's offers to domestic and international high school students.
Residence
Explore your options for on-campus accommodations – they're guaranteed for first-year students who apply before June 2.

Potential Career Paths
Potential career paths for Financial Economics graduates:
- Financial analyst, advisor or auditor
- Financial market analyst
- Economic analyst
- Investment banker
- Mutual fund manager
- Personal financial planner
- Management consultant
- Investment banking analyst
What People Are Saying
My degree in Financial Economics gave me a strong analytical foundation, but the broader King's experience taught me to think critically, remain curious and be open to new opportunities. Over the course of my career, I've lived and worked across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America, leading teams and businesses across different countries and cultures. Looking back, King's was the beginning of a journey I could never have predicted, and I feel incredibly fortunate that my career has quite literally taken me around the world.
King's left a lasting impression on me. My professors were always willing to discuss academic theories and real-world business trends, and those thoughtful exchanges showed me that economics could be more than a textbook subject. I also learned to stay optimistic when facing obstacles. Just as economies adjust amid uncertainty, I've learned that there is nearly always a way to work through a challenge. That solution-oriented mindset and the critical thinking skills I developed continue to shape my business decisions and fuel my entrepreneurial journey.
At King's, I developed strong analytical and critical-thinking skills while gaining a broader understanding of markets, business, and the economic forces that shape sound investment decisions. Learning from world-class professors exposed me to leading perspectives, preparing me to approach opportunities with a global mindset. King's was a defining part of my journey and helped shape my approach to finance and investments, and my confidence to pursue international opportunities.
Meet Our Faculty - School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics
Dr. Hui Feng
Director, School of MEM
Dr. Natalia Bezmaternykh
Assistant Professor
Dr. Jason Dean
Associate Professor
Dr. Jeannette Eberhard
Associate Professor
Dr. Jafar El Armali
Assistant Professor
Dr. Grigori Erenburg
Associate Professor
Dr. Hui Fan
Assistant Professor
Dr. Josephine Gemson
Associate Professor
Dr. Trevor Hunter
Professor
Dr. Peter Ibbott
Interim Director, School of MEM
Dr. Jennifer Jeffrey
Associate Professor
Xing Jiang
Associate Professor
Dr. Luisa Liboni
Associate Professor
Dr. Adian McFarlane
Associate Professor
Dr. Lori Murray
Associate Professor
Dr. Tyler Pattenden
Assistant Professor
Dr. Shawna Porter
Accounting and Professional Programs Faculty Liaison
Dr. Mehdi Rasteh
Assistant Professor
Dr. Felipe Rodrigues
Associate Director, MOS
Dr. Renfang Tian
Associate Director, Economics
Dr. Joseph Turnbull
Associate Director, Math and ADS
Dr. Jingjing Xu
Assistant Professor
Dr. Heekyoung Bae
Lecturer
Sunghoon Cho
Lecturer
Kristin Denniston
Lecturer
Dr. Okila Elboeva
Lecturer
Vincent Glavine
Lecturer
Stacey Hann
Lecturer
Barry Hawn
Lecturer
Lisa Macklem
Lecturer
Atiqa Marium
Lecturer
Trevor Medeiros
Lecturer
Alexander Miller
Lecturer
Dr. Fernando Naranjo
Lecturer
Sergii Nevmerzhytskyi
Lecturer
Ruth Ann Strickland
Lecturer
Dr. Anna Sycheva
Lecturer
Dr. Sree Ram Valluri
Lecturer
Prof. Najeh Zarir
Lecturer
Dr. Glen Copplestone
Professor Emeritus