Keele University Prospectus Postgraduate | 2016 | Page 44

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Financial Risk Management  Overview Our MSc in Financial Risk Management is a specialist programme that provides a strong theoretical background, and the analytical and technical skills for analysing financial risks, pricing and hedging of financial instruments and portfolio management. It builds competency in using various risk metrics, supported by the use of Bloomberg Professional Services Platform and specialist statistical software, and examines how risk should be priced for effective financial management. You will have hands on experience of using this software for understanding and implementing effective decision making in real world risk environments. Our programme is designed for those who wish to follow careers in financial risk management and finance, including analytical and risk management roles in financial institutions and financial risk management related functions in firms and public organisations. It also provides a foundation for an academic career in finance and risk management. Additional information Successful students will gain: • A command of analytical techniques, computing and statistical software in the relevant areas of finance and financial risk management • Increased confidence in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of financial decision making problems under r isk and their solutions • Improved employability through enhanced professional and practical skills Module titles During the first semester you will study the following core modules: • Financial Markets • Financial Derivatives • Quantitative Methods in Finance Course type MSc Mode of study Full-time Entry requirements Applicants must have a second-class honours degree (2.2 or equivalent), along with the relevant language qualifications. For further information please visit the website. Contact email [email protected] • Fixed Income Securities and Credit Risk In the second semester you will study core modules in Portfolio Risk Management and Applied Finance. The following is a list of indicative elective modules: • Economics of Financial Decisions under Risk • Financial Modelling • Risk and Insurance • Current Issues in Financial Risk Management • Corporate Finance • International Money and Finance • Behavioural Finance You will also complete a Dissertation. • Practical skills in applying relevant analytical tools and portfolio management strategies using Bloomberg Professional Services Platform www.keele.ac.uk/kms/mscfinriskman 44 Key Information Good to know “Studying MSc Financial Risk Management at Keele Management School did more than offer me a first class education; it offered me the opportunity to grow as an individual, equip me with transferable skills and broaden my way of thinking.” Christine Kithinzi, MSc Financial Risk Management graduate.