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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Glasgow
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
20-SEP-21
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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
25 August 2021
Modules
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£ 29,300per 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 League Table
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Campus address
University of Glasgow, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G12 8QQ, Scotland
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Subject ranking
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10th out of 123 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 220220 100%1st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10089 89%13th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.23 85%24th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.79 76%114th
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