Online Master in Finance and Investments (Risk Management)
Prepare for the modern marketplace by learning to manage and evaluate the different risks facing global organisations in this master's degree in risk management.
There is an increasing demand for graduates who are aware of the connection that exists between finance and risk, as well as how to properly manage this relationship. This master's degree in risk management online programme is carefully structured to give you an accurate picture of how things really work in this exciting field.
Key Facts
- Duration: 18 - 36 months (100% Online)
- Start dates: January / April / July / October
- Campus: Online
- Fees: £8,000 (Student Payment Plan available)
When you take this MSc Risk Management, you'll develop essential skills in risk and crisis management through theoretical concepts and practical business continuity methods. You will also develop a broad understanding of derivatives and various investments – including equity, fixed income and alternative investments.
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Programme Structure
Specialisations
Stage I
Business and Financial Analysis
Corporate Finance
Quantitative Finance and Financial Markets
Stage II
Equity and Fixed Income Investments
Derivatives and Alternative Investments
Financial Risk Management
Stage III
Integrative Research and Consultancy Project
**All specialisations are available, subject to student demand.
Specialisation Modules
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Equity and Fixed Income Investments
This module introduces you to the characteristics of equity and fixed income investments.Expand -
Derivates and Alternative Investments
You will gain relevant knowledge on derivatives and alternative investments in their pure natures as risk management tools (derivatives) and assets classes (alternative investments).Expand -
Financial Risk Management
This module gives you with a comprehensive understanding of the main types of risk that financial institutions face, as well as the means to manage them.Expand
This module introduces you to the characteristics of equity and fixed income investments. It explores the analytical issues in their valuation, the commonly used models of securities valuation, as well as their applications and disadvantages.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and apply theories and techniques to the valuation of fixed income and equity investments.
- Identify and assess the impact of the current global financial environment on equity valuation.
- Perform valuation analysis of private companies.
- Critically evaluate the relevance of issues in valuing private and public companies.
- Examine the use of fixed income securities in the investment process.
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You will gain relevant knowledge on derivatives and alternative investments in their pure natures as risk management tools (derivatives) and assets classes (alternative investments). Successful completion of this module allows you to:
- Value derivative and alternative investment instruments.
- Demonstrate how investment instruments can create, enhance or destroy value.
- Critically evaluate appropriate strategies in derivatives and alternative investments, while showing evidence of insights.
- Examine derivatives and alternative investment strategies, and offer different strategies considering the various pay-offs.
- Write and present “senior management level” reports from in an advisory position.
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This module gives you with a comprehensive understanding of the main types of risk that financial institutions face, as well as the means to manage them. These include concepts such as credit risk, market risk, operational risk, as well as loans and deposits management.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse the challenges and risks banking institutions face.
- Examine the pricing, profitability and credit risks taken as part of the lending cycle.
- Evaluate the nature of market and operational risk.
- Explain and compare the challenges banking groups face when managing assets and liabilities.
- Analyse the major strategic issues in the management of risk by financial institutions.
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Core Modules
Detailed information about the core modules can be found on the:
Career Direction
Completing this course prepares you for top positions with a range of employers. These include roles in
- Risk management
- International insurance
- Reinsurance
You can also work in management consulting firms and risk management departments of multinational companies.
- UK undergraduate degree or equivalent – any subject area
- English levels 5.5 IELTS (5.5 in all bands)or equivalent*
- Relevant work experience is an asset, but no work experience is required
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