Risk Management MSc

Risk Management MSc

This accredited course will enable you to navigate not just the numerical but also the behavioural aspects of human psychology towards risky decisions.

You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive community. That鈥檚 why most of our postgraduate taught students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You will benefit from more regular assessments and feedback, a better study-life balance, and a simplified timetable that provides more time for work, professional development, caring responsibilities, and everything else that's important to you. Our block-taught courses are informed by industry practice, often accredited by professional bodies, and are delivered by passionate and talented academics, who will help you develop the skills to achieve your goals.

Overview

Risk management is relevant to all aspects of industry, commerce, consultancy and the public sector. Over the past couple of years there has been a strong realisation that risk needs to be managed and not avoided, which in turn has a major impact on organisational strategy. To this end, this course has been designed for those wanting to have a career in Risk Management as well as professionals from a variety of sectors who are interested in strengthening their careers in risk management.

On this course you will gain analytical, problem solving, ethical decision making and people management and leadership skills and knowledge to succeed in the fast-paced corporate world. Knowledge and skills on management of risks are key parts of risk review, which will enable you to manage contemporary risks more effectively in the future, and prompt you to think about new risks that are emerging.

The course balances theoretical analysis with practical application to develop a critical and questioning approach to the conceptual underpinnings of risk management. To this end the course leads with modules that critically examine the scope of generic risk management, business continuity and crisis management, the internal control of risk, different approaches to risk management decisions, and specialise in relevant risk-related topics.

Key features

This course is accredited by the Institute of Risk Management and you can also earn exemptions from their professional examinations.
You will navigate not just the numbers but also the behavioural aspects of human psychology towards risky decisions.
The Dissertation in Risk Management module in blocks Five and Six will enable you to develop research in a specialist area of risk management.
The Consultancy Project in Risk Management will give you the opportunity to work on a real-world project.

Scholarships:

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International Scholarships

Find out about available scholarships and country specific fee discounts for international students.

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EU/International

Programme code: N29072

Duration: One year full-time

Start dates: TBC

Fees and funding:

2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £10,450

Find out more about course fees and available funding.

How to apply

Application guidance document

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Programme code: N29072

Duration: One year full-time

Start dates: TBC

Fees and funding:

2024/25 tuition fees for EU and international students: £17,950

Find out more about course fees and available funding.

How to apply

Application guidance document

Submit a study-related enquiry

Entry criteria

Entry criteria

Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree in any subject with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification.

English Language requirements

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required.

English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Structure and assessment

Course modules

Block 1: Principles and Practice of Risk Management
Block 2: Governance, Assurance and Risk
Block 3: Business Continuity, Project and Crisis Management
Block 4: International Finance and Strategic Financial Decision Making
Block 5 & 6: Choose one from the below:
- Dissertation in Risk Management
- Consultancy Project in Risk Management

See detailed module descriptions

Note: All modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review. Exact modules may, therefore, vary for your intake in order to keep content current. If there are changes to your course we will, where reasonable, take steps to inform you as appropriate.

Teaching and assessment

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, case study analysis, presentations, collaborative group presentations or work projects, simulations, computer modelling and guest lectures.

Assessment is through individual and group assessments, presentations, examinations, case study analysis and reports.

Accreditation

The course is accredited by the Institute of Risk Management and you can also earn full exemptions from all six papers of their Diploma level professional examinations. This will allow you to apply for full GradIRM status, one of only four such university programmes in the UK. In addition, after three years of work experience, you can apply for full Chartered membership.

Facilities and features

Hugh Aston Building

You will have access to our purpose-built Hugh Asto

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