M.Sc. in Risk and Finance, University of Southampton

You’ll combine finance, risk and decision-making modules with specialist topics on insurance and credit scoring in our master’s degree in risk and finance. This flexible risk management master's is suited to students who want to pursue a career in risk and finance. ;This specialist Risk and Finance MSc course offered by the University of Southampton is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute and Institute of Risk Management. This means you can apply for credits towards professional risk management qualifications. ;I want to find another Master Course;You’ll use credit scoring data and industry-standard software as part of your studies and can explore different topics, including: ;stock market analysis ;simulation modelling ;credit risk;enterprise risk management ;Become a master of financial risk management by specialising in finance or insurance subject modules, or you can continue to learn about both areas. This will keep your career options broad or encourage you to focus in one area.;Southampton Business School is a leader in research for banking, finance and risk management. The school provides career-enhancing opportunities like IBM’s Academic Initiative. Risk managers and industry leaders from companies such as Goldman Sachs and PwC, will visit to discuss careers one a one-to-one basis. ;Career Opportunities;You’ll gain the knowledge to pursue a career as an investment banker, fund manager or risk analyst in the financial sector as well as advance your careers prospects in any sector as financial analyst or risk manager. ;Popular graduate careers include: ;stockbroker ;fund manager ;risk officer ;financial risk manager ;financial manager ;financial analyst ;investment banker ;Graduates now work in various fields, including: ;banking ;mutual and hedge funds ;accountancy ;insurance ;IT ;risk management ;business security ;Every year, professional risk managers and industry leaders come to discuss careers in the sector with our students. They include representatives from: ;IBM ;Goldman Sachs ;PwC ;The Chartered Insurance Institute ;Old Mutual Wealth ;In partnership with IBM’s Academic Initiative, we regularly host guest lectures provided by IBM senior managers and facilitate IBM graduate opportunities for our students. ;Get more details;Visit official programme website