Financial Risk Management (Taught)

This master's course is tailored to the needs of the rapidly evolving financial markets, providing you with an insight into new innovations in the area of risk management.

The financial system has undergone major restructuring in preparation for the new regulatory frameworks, affecting existing roles and creating different skillset requirements within risk management divisions of financial institutions.

Through our long-term academic partnerships and accreditations by leading professional bodies, the MSc Financial Risk Management offers a rigorous learning experience, combining a practice-focused approach and current market intelligence. You will also benefit from exemptions to professional certifications from leading professional bodies worldwide.

The MSc Financial Risk Management is accredited by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). The curriculum integrates applied academic knowledge to industry needs and is mapped to the GARP FRM Part I qualification, offering you insights into the latest professional practices in risk and a significant competitive advantage in your career journey.

For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.icmacentre.ac.uk/study/masters/msc-financial-risk-management

Sample modules may include:

*Econometric Analysis for Finance
*Financial Instruments
*Market Risk
*Private Equity and Venture Capital
*Sustainable Investments.

These are the modules that we currently offer for 2025/26 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them.

Check our website for more details about the course structure.