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MN52127: Principles of risk management

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: School of Management
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: CWES 20%, EXCB 80%
Assessment Detail:
  • Group Essay (CWES 20%)
  • Final exam (EXCB 80%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Define and measure financial risks
  • Apply risk management techniques to a range of financial problems
  • Evaluate and comment on appropriate approaches for managing risks
  • Apply risk management to a wide range of problems



Synopsis: Develop a broad understanding of key types of risk faced by corporations and financial institutions. You will gain the knowledge and skills to identify, assess and manage risk using a range of quantitative tools and techniques.

Content: Key elements to be included:
  • Value at Risk
  • Credit Risk
  • Liquidity Risk
  • ESG Risk
  • Financial Derivatives and Risk Management
  • Machine Learning in Risk Management


Course availability:

MN52127 is Compulsory on the following courses:

School of Management

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