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Financial Risk Management MSc

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Glasgow

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    19-SEP-22

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This programme focuses on the risk management and the quantification of several types of risk such as financial, including market risk and some elements of liquidity and counterpart risk.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • Financial Risk Management will provide you with a thorough understanding of advanced econometric analysis; theories of risk, including bond market interest rate determination, market risk, liquidity risk and counterpart risk; the role and impact of financial regulations.
  • It will equip you with up to date risk management skills for the quantification of risk and the optimal asset allocation. These skills are essential for managing and hedging market, credit and interest rate risks.
  • You will have access to statistical packages, such as MATLAB and EViews, and a dedicated computer lab that will enable you to put theory into practice.

CAREER PROSPECTS

As a graduate you will be qualified to work in risk management, asset management companies, hedge funds, wealth management banks and central banks. Graduates have found employment with companies such as Morgan Stanley, HSBC, KPMG, and the Royal Bank of Scotland. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.

Application deadline

31 August 2022

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 30,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    University of Glasgow, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G12 8QQ, Scotland

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A wide range of international scholarships are available including International Excellence scholarships and postgraduate awards.
Meet students from across the university with over 250 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Harry Potter society.
Pre-sessional English language provision available prior to starting university, and English language support options throughout the duration of study.

Subject rankings

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    Accounting & Finance

    4th out of 105 3

    26th out of 122 16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    222 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    36th

    23

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.22 84%

    25th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    180 85%

    6th

    2

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    43rd

    30

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.81 76%

    100th

    14

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