Keele University Prospectus Postgraduate | 2017 | Page 66

Postgraduate Prospectus 2017

Financial Risk Management
Key Information
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. Y ou 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.

Course type

MSc, postgraduate certificate,
postgraduate diploma

Mode of study
Full-time

Indicative entry
requirements
2:2

For a list of full entry
requirements please visit
www.keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses

Contact email

[e-mail]

Successful students will gain:
• A command of analytical techniques, computing and statistical
software in the relevant areas of finance and financial risk
management
• Practical skills in applying relevant analytical tools and portfolio
management strategies using Bloomberg Professional Services
Platform
• Increased confidence in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of
financial decision making problems under risk and their solutions
• Improved employability through enhanced professional and
practical skills

Indicative modules

First semester core modules:
• Financial Markets
• Financial Derivatives
• Quantitative Methods in Finance
• Fixed Income Securities and Credit Risk
Second semester core modules:
• Applied Finance
• Portfolio Risk Management
Second semester indicative choice of elective modules:
• Financial Modelling
• Current Issues in Financial Risk Management
• Corporate Finance
• International Money and Finance
You will also complete a Dissertation.

Christine Kithinzi
MSc Financial Risk
Management

For more information please visit

keele.ac.uk/pg/financialriskmgmtmsc
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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.