Our Masters in Finance and Risk Management places an emphasis on real-world experiences to equip you with the skills you’ll need for a successful career in finance and financial risk management.
As you study, you’ll acquire a broad knowledge of finance, finance theories and the practical methods used to analyse financial data. The course provides specialist knowledge of financial risk management, and the analytical skills needed to understand financial risk management, including how to identify, measure and manage a broad range of financial risk types including operational risk, foreign exchange risk, liquidity risk and market risk.
You’ll have access to professional financial databases including Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Eikon, Datastream, S&P Capital IQ and Financial Times. Other features of the course include the Amplify Trading Boot Camp, where students get the first-hand experience in real-world trading, and the Student Managed Investment Fund, which provides students with the experience of managing actual funds. There’s also an opportunity to attend our series of guest lectures by professionals from the industry. All these features help to enhance employability, increase participation, improve learning, and play a part in the world-leading student experience.
Top reasons to study with us
#1 The course covers at least 70% of the Global Association of Risk Professionals syllabus, preparing you for their Financial Risk Manager Certification exams
#2 You'll be specialised in financial risk and equipped to become a professional Financial Risk Manager, in accordance with relevant professional bodies
#3 89% overall student satisfaction for Accounting and Finance - Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2021