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MSc - Master of Science
University of Stirling
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Stirling
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Stirling
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
Select a an exam type
The MSc Finance and Risk Management is a Financial Risk Manager partner of the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) and the course covers at least 70% of the GARP body of knowledge and professional conduct learning objectives required for the FRM Part I examination or FRM Part II examination. By aligning the course with the FRM curriculum, rigorous academic learning is coupled with practitioner-driven insight and certification. Through this combination, students are better prepared to succeed in the challenging field of risk management. As you study you’ll acquire a broad knowledge of finance, financial theory and the practical methods used to analyse financial data. Further specialist knowledge and analytical skills are developed in financial risk management, including how to identify, measure and manage a broad range of financial risk types.This course gives you a broad knowledge of finance and financial risk management. The importance of finance in a both businesses and the wider national and international economy has been heightened following the financial and Covid crises, with an increased need for well qualified risk managers.
A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,900 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£22,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£22,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.