Msc Economic & Financial Risk Analysis in National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland

Msc Economic & Financial Risk Analysis in National University of Ireland, Maynooth

Description

The MSc Economic and Financial Risk Analysis was launched in response to the changing economic and financial environment. It provides students with international quality training in the fundamental concepts and tools required by the financial sector.

The programme emphasises ‘problem solving’ through a combination of theoretical principles and empirical tools. Successful graduates are equipped with a wide range of economic, financial, quantitative and communication skills, thus opening up a diverse set of career opportunities, both within and outside the financial sector. This degree has enabled Maynooth University to become a GARP partner for Risk Education.

Course Structure

The course is designed to be stimulating and challenging. Students take core modules in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics in the first semester. In the second semester, students take specialised field modules that may include Financial Risk Analysis, Advanced Derivatives, Empirical Finance, International Finance, Corporate Finance and Market Microstructure. The summer term of the second year is spent on either a three-month Work Placement or completing a research thesis.

Course Duration: one year full-time

Course Duration: 1 year Full-time

Career Options

The MSc Economic and Financial Risk Analysis could be the most important investment in your career.  As financial markets become more integrated across the globe, the career prospects of our graduates have become greatly enhanced. Graduates of this programme have excellent employment records at home and abroad, and are currently enjoying careers in credit risk management, insurance, hedge fund management and investment and retail banking in the private sector. The diverse career paths reflect the adaptability and flexibility of our graduates.