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University College Dublin - Michael Smurfit School / Institute of Bankers - MSc Risk Management
Dublin, Ireland
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The Summary:

 

The MSc in Risk Management from UCD Smurfit School and the Institute of Banker’s School of Professional Finance gives you a foundation for life-long learning in the dynamic field of risk management. The course is delivered at the Institute of Bankers in Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre.

 

The programme is aimed at people who work in risk management or related areas, such as compliance, in banks and financial institutions. It is suitable whether you are new to the field of risk management or an experienced professional who wants to deepen your understanding of the area.

 

Course Structure/Topics:


This is a two-year, part-time programme, broken down into four semesters. The Programme had an intake every two years. It combines semester - long courses, delivered one evening a week over the semester with modules, which are delivered in an intensive 3-day format. You must complete a minor project after your course work is finished. You will be assessed through continuous assessment and written examinations, which are held at the end of each semester. Exams for modules are held approximately one month after delivery of the lectures.

Curriculum

The semester-long format is used for subjects that cover the conceptual and quantitative foundations of risk management, including quantitative methods, derivative securities, financial theory, fixed income and default models and financial engineering.

The intensive modules cover specialised, applied topics including:

  • Quantitative Methods 1
  • Quantitative Methods 11
  • Derivative Securities
  • Financial Risk Theory
  • Fixed Income & Default Models
  • Financial Engineering for Risk Management
  • Accounting & Reporting Requirements for Derivatives
  • Market Risk Management
  • Regulation, Organisational Design & Governance
  • Credit Risk Management
  • Operational Risk Management
  • Enterprise-Wide Integrated Risk Management
  • Bank Asset & Liability Management
  • Management Information Systems for Risk Management

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Key Stats:


Acceptance Rate:
Annual Intake: 20
Application Deadline:
Average Age at Entry:
Average Years of Work Experience of Class:
Dissertation/Thesis: Projecct
Duration of Program: 2 Years (Part Time)
Entry Requirements:
- A primary degree in an appropriate field. These includes mathematical finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering and physics
- High academic grades (your transcript should include grades for each subject taken)
- Names and contact details of two referees who can assess your intellectual ability, maturity and motivation
- Candidates may be asked to sit the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) subject to individual application
GMAT: Average -
GPA: Average -
GRE: Averege -
International Students:
Placement Rate:
Required Courses for Completion: 18 courses + project
Student-Teacher Ratio:
Tuition (2009-10): €12,500

 

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