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MN52132: Risk modelling and analysis

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: School of Management
Credits: 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 100
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWRI 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Individual Project (CWRI 100%)
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:
  • Develop an understanding of various risk modelling approaches
  • Leverage the power of data and evaluate machine learning methods to improve risk management strategies
  • Apply traditional and machine learning risk management tools to quantify and analyse financial risks



Synopsis: Develop a broad understanding of various statistical risk modelling techniques and how to use them in risk analysis and management

Content: Key elements to be included:
  • Quantifying risk
  • Traditional risk management models
  • Advanced risk management models
  • Forecasting models
  • Machine learning models


Course availability:

MN52132 is Compulsory on the following courses:

School of Management

MN52132 is Optional on the following courses:

School of Management

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