Financial Risk Management

University of Leeds
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

About this course

Demand is growing worldwide for experts who have the technical skills to measure and manage financial risk. This Masters degree enables you to meet these requirements, equipping you with the skills to respond to emerging developments in the global capital and money markets.

You’ll gain comprehensive knowledge of essential topics including the dynamics of financial markets, the causes and effects of financial risk, and professional practices for measuring and managing portfolio risk. You can also choose optional modules allowing you to specialise in areas such as financial reporting and analysis, international banking, security investment analysis, and discrete time finance.

Learning from highly qualified teaching staff involved in world-class research in financial risk management, you’ll test your knowledge in genuine business scenarios during practical case study exercises and simulations. Thanks to our excellent links with industry and commerce, you’ll gain an understanding of the latest challenges in financial markets worldwide.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1131 Financial managers and directors
4124 Finance officers
3534 Financial accounts managers
3533 Financial and accounting technicians
2421 Chartered and certified accountants
3531 Brokers

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Leeds
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance