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Overview
Key facts
London School of Economics and Political Science's Analysis and Management of Financial Risk course is designed to develop your understanding of risk management practices to thrive in an increasingly competitive and complex business environment. Starting with an introduction to the classification of risk, diversification, hedging strategies, and optimal portfolio choice, you will move on to tackle important topics like how endogenous risk can be used to understand the origins of financial risk within the financial system. You will also explore behavioural aspects of risk and their impact on risk management practices.
This hands-on course allows you to apply the theory to real-world situations, giving you the tools and techniques needed to assess financial risk in various sectors, such as banking, insurance, asset management, hedge funds and regulation. By the end of the course, you will know how to critically assess risk management research and reports in an industry setting, understanding the limitations of quantitative risk management in real-life situations.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Hedging in equity and fixed income markets
- Endogenous risk and limited arbitrage
- Value-at-Risk
- Credit risk
- Credit derivatives and asset-backed securities
- Regulation and the credit crisis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Visit the website for full details.
Language
English
Credits
7 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Finance Risk Management View 40 other Short Courses in Risk Management in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course helps to develop relevant knowledge and understanding of risk management practices. It is especially useful if you are aiming to advance your career in the competitive world of global finance, in fields such as asset management, hedge funds, investment analysis or risk management.
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. Visit the website for more information about the fees.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The School recognizes that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students. Find out more about financial support.
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