MSc Finance and Risk
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
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MSc - Master of Science

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

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SEP-25

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1 Year

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MSc - Master of Science

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

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SEP-25

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The MSc Finance and Risk provides a comprehensive understanding of the various facets of risk, risk management, and regulation.The success of virtually all organisations depends crucially on their ability to operate in the face of various risks. Risk management is increasingly recognised as central to the success of the organisation. This programme addresses such questions as:What types of risks exist in various settings?What are the appropriate ways to classify, measure and manage risk?How do ...Read more

The MSc Finance and Risk provides a comprehensive understanding of the various facets of risk, risk management, and regulation.

The success of virtually all organisations depends crucially on their ability to operate in the face of various risks. Risk management is increasingly recognised as central to the success of the organisation. This programme addresses such questions as:

  • What types of risks exist in various settings?
  • What are the appropriate ways to classify, measure and manage risk?
  • How do firms, financial institutions, governments and markets increase, decrease or change the nature of risk?
  • What techniques can be used to transfer risk in markets, firms or societies?

Through this programme you'll acquire a broad knowledge of risk management and regulation. By choosing from a list of elective courses you'll be able to customise the programme according to your desired area of specialisation.

The programme is supported by Deutsche Bank, including a series of practitioner seminars run by Deutsche Bank as part of the core course.

Graduate destinations:

Graduates of the department have excellent career prospects. Our MSc programmes prepare students for a range of careers in investment banking, consulting and the wider financial services sector.

Recent graduates from this programme have gone on to work in fields such as finance and banking, consulting, insurance, management, regulation and supervision, and public administration, among others.

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Entry requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or international equivalent in any discipline and good quantitative skills.

Successful applicants usually have a solid undergraduate background in one or more of the following areas: Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics and Accounting. However, we also welcome applications from candidates with other backgrounds. If you don't have sufficient background in these areas, we may require you to take one or more LSE Summer School courses.
GMAT or GRE is required for all applicants without a UK undergraduate degree (GMAT strongly preferred).
Work experience (either through internships or full employment) is not a pre-requisite; however, applicants who have some professional experience should include this in their application, as it may strengthen their application.

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£43,900 per year

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£43,900 per year

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£43,900 per year

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
Houghton Street London England WC2A 2AE United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Holborn  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Blackfriars  0.4 miles away
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