StudyQA — Master: Risk Management — Sheffield Hallam University

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This course is for

* recent graduates in business, management, accounting, law, economics, finance, IT and computing and the natural sciences, wishing to differentiate themselves in the job market
* those already employed in the field who wish to strengthen their career prospects
* those who wish to follow a career in research and education
* those employed or seeking a career in financial regulation, supervision and compliance
* those employed or seeking a career in financial journalism

It is also suitable for international students as English is the international language of banking and finance. The distinctive feature of the course is its focus on modern developments and issues. It involves practice as well as theory in general risk management and risk management in financial institutions and markets.

You study risk management and regulation, supervision and compliance in banking, insurance, funds management and financial markets. We give you a broad foundation for more specialised career advancement in insurance, and risk management in banks and other financial institutions.

Semester one - postgraduate certificate

You study modules on

* methods of enquiry
* total risk management
* banking and financial markets
* finance

Semester two - postgraduate diploma

Core modules

* risk management in financial institutions
* financial regulation and supervision

Level two options

Two from

* derivatives
* treasury management
* international finance
* fund management
* corporate governance
* financial analysis
* insurance

* the options available are subject to demand

Semester three - MA

* research methods
* dissertation

Your dissertation will be on a topic relating to some aspect of risk management.

Associated careers

We designed this course for the personal and professional development of graduates in risk management in banking, insurance and finance.

It is also suitable for other qualified professionals wishing to work in risk management, and those interested in a career in financial regulation, supervision and compliance.

Assessment

* coursework
* examinations
* dissertation

You will normally have one of the following * a good honours degree * a recognised postgraduate qualification or an equivalent recognised professional qualification in a relevant subject field. Relevant subjects include * business management * IT and computing * finance * accounting * economics * banking * law * natural sciences.We consider applicants without these relevant academic qualifications individually, based on their personal, professional and work experience and other formal qualifications. Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English. A TOEFL test minimum mark, paper-based 550, computer-based 213, internet-based 79 or an IELTS score of 6.0, is the standard for non-native speakers of English English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 79 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.