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MSc - Master of Science
Moulsecoomb Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Moulsecoomb Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Moulsecoomb Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Intro
Since the banking crisis, risk managers have been increasingly sought after. Large companies rely on them to advise on appropriate risk-taking, identify and assess threats, and decide how to avoid, reduce or transfer risks.
Our Finance and Risk Management MSc will develop your knowledge of risk management theory at a company, country and international level, investigating contemporary debates and controversies in risk management.
Full-time students also have the option to add work experience to their Masters through a year’s paid placement in industry.
This course is part of our Finance MSc programme. All students complete the same core finance modules, then from the end of the first semester you will be able to tailor the course to your individual career aspirations through the option to specialise in one of five areas.
The other specialisms offered are:
The University of Brighton is accredited by the
AACSB accreditation
The University of Brighton is accredited by the
AACSB accredited schools lead business and management education, industry engagement and impactful research and enable our students to collaborate with academics in other world-leading universities.
Currently fewer than 6% of business schools globally are AACSB accredited. By gaining AACSB accreditation, the university has achieved its ambition to join a group of institutions considered to be the best business schools in the world.
Career prospects
A postgraduate qualification from School of Business and Law will help you to specialise and stand out in today's highly competitive job market.
Finance and Risk
The course is also ideal preparation for continuing your studies at MPhil or PhD level, or working as a professional researcher in finance.
Previous graduates have gone into the following roles: Fund Administrator, Epworth Investment Management; Assistant Vice President Corporate Lending, ING Bank Turkey; Pricing Analyst, General Electric Corporation; Junior Dealer, Yapi Kredi; Supply Planner, Proctor & Gamble.
Normally a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject is required.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,150 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £12,150. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£15,900 per year
Students from EU
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£15,900 per year
Students from International
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
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