University of Essex

Course Details

MSc Financial Engineering and Risk Management

Course Description

Our MSc Financial Engineering and Risk Management will interest you if you want to follow advanced, contemporary study in financial engineering and risk management. In the wake of the financial crisis, a deeper understanding of the risks within modern financial securities, and the design of adequate and robust risk management systems to measure and manage these risks, is essential. Please note that this course is also available on a part-time basis. The content and structure of our course is ideally suited if you wish to work in commercial, investment and central banks, hedge funds, regulatory authorities, credit rating agencies and other similar organisations.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

The breadth and depth of our courses and research, informed by social science theories and concepts, ensures you are able to succeed in a range of business roles across the commercial, public and not-for-profit sectors. Our courses are designed to foster the business leaders of the future who, through creativity, innovation and ethical awareness, will be able to meet the many challenges that the international business world continues to present.

MSc Financial Engineering and Risk Management University of Essex