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Financial Risk Management MSc

Leeds University Business School

Leeds, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 29,750
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Demand is growing worldwide for experts who have the technical skills to measure and manage financial risk. This Masters degree prepares you to meet these requirements, equipping you to respond to emerging developments in the global capital and money markets.

You will gain comprehensive knowledge of essential topics including the dynamics of financial markets, the causes and effects of financial risk and professional practices for measuring and managing portfolio risk. You can also choose optional modules allowing you to specialise in areas such as accounting, international banking and security investment analysis.

Learning from highly qualified teaching staff involved in world-class research in financial risk management, you will test your knowledge in genuine business scenarios during practical case study exercises and simulations. Thanks to our excellent links with industry and commerce, you will gain an understanding of the latest challenges in financial markets worldwide.

Course Content
Core Modules
- Portfolio Risk Management
- Corporate Finance
- Applied Finance
- Financial Modelling and Analysis
- Financial Derivatives
- Accounting and Finance Dissertation
- Critical Skills for the Finance Professional
Entry Requirement
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a relevant subject such as accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, physics, or engineering. You should have a strong grounding in quantitative subjects with high scores in these subjects.

English language requirements
- IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition Fees
- International: £29,750 (total)
Career Prospect
Graduates of this course are equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue a range of career options within finance, including risk management, credit risk analysis, derivatives, insurance and finance research.

Previous graduates have gone on to work for a variety of financial institutions, investment banks, regulators and standard setters, international insurers, asset managers, underwriters and investment funds.

This degree is also an excellent qualification for individuals seeking to pursue further postgraduate research study.

Cost Of Studying At Leeds University Business School

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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