Online MSc Course Structure
As a Business grows and becomes more complex, its exposure to risk increases. The importance of effectively mitigating against risk cannot be overstated. The MSc in Finance and Risk Management degree creates leaders who are able to succeed in the global business environment, where risk management is paramount. The MSc in Finance and Risk Management programme consists of 4 core Finance modules and 2 specialisation modules: Risk Management and Actuarial Science.
Online MSc in Finance and Risk Management Programme Structure
| MSC Degree |
Diploma in Finance |
Certificate in Finance |
| Modules |
Modules |
Modules |
| Financial Reporting |
Financial Reporting |
Financial Reporting |
| Corporate Finance |
Corporate Finance |
Corporate Finance |
| Quantitative Methods |
Quantitative Methods |
Quantitative Methods |
| Financial Markets |
Financial Markets |
Financial Markets |
| Risk Management |
Risk Management |
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| Actuarial Sciences |
Actuarial Sciences |
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| Capstone Module |
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| Research Methods |
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| Dissertation |
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Specialisation Module 1: Risk Management
The financial market changes at an incredible rate. The risk management consists of methods to help protect against constant change and the unknown. This module provide you with a firm understanding of risk (including: market risk, investment risks and credit risk) and the related legal, accounting and tax considerations.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify principles and trends in the financial risk management.
- Determine and evaluate the nature risk management.
- Demonstrate deep and systemic knowledge of portfolio management.
- Critically evaluate the economic benefit of managing risks from a firm-wide perspective.
- Reflect on the roles, skills and responsibilities needed for effective risk management.
Specialisation Module 2: Actuarial Science
The purpose of this module is to provide you with sound mathematical skills directly applicable in insurance and pension industries. You gain the ability to use, understand and assess the most relevant and popular industry models.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify principles and trends in the actuarial science
- Determine and evaluate the nature of actuarial science
- Demonstrate deep and systemic knowledge of the insurance and pension industries
- Critically evaluate the economic benefit of effective actuarial science
- Reflect on the roles, skills and responsibilities needed for actuary professionals
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