MSc in Banking Innovation and Risk Analytics

Semester 1

September–December

Compulsory courses

• Statistics for Analytics
• Programming for Risk Analytics
• Corporate Reporting Analysis
• Introduction to Risk Management in Banks

Semester 2

January–May

Compulsory courses

• Credit Risk Management
• Topics in Banking Innovation

Option courses - choose 2, 3 or 4

• Investment Management
• Data-Driven Business Insights
• Statistical Learning in Banking
• Financial Engineering
• Econometrics for Risk Analytics
• Economic Principles of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

Summer

May-August

Dissertation

Details of the Dissertation

The educational aims of the programme are to give an understanding of the role of banks in an economy, of the structure of banking in different economies, and of risk models that relate to both individual loans and portfolios of loans.

This is designed to help each student develop technical skills to analyse the riskiness of making loans and to manage portfolios of loans and risky assets.

Knowledge and understanding

After successful completion of the programme, students will have:

• A knowledge of the economic roles and structure of banks in different economies
• Knowledge and understanding of the different types of risks that banks face and how to measure them
• Knowledge and understanding of company financial statements
• Knowledge and understanding of statistical and econometric concepts
• Knowledge and understanding of risk models
• Knowledge of the economic and financial environments in which banks operate
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of credit scoring

Graduate attributes

By the end of the programme, students will be able to:

• Identify, define and analyse problems, and select or create processes to solve them
• Exercise critical judgement throughout the learning experience
• Critically assess extant knowledge and recognise the need to regularly challenge all information
• Identify and apply new ideas, methods and ways of thinking
• Respond effectively to unfamiliar problems in new contexts
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrate skills with time management

Career Development

The MSc in Banking Innovation and Risk Analytics has the potential to transform your career. Our dedicated Student Development Team within the Business School will be an integral part of your student experience from day one. We are here to help you become equipped to maximise your potential in the global market.

Graduate Employment

This programme could lead to a multitude of roles, including:

• Audit/Compliance Analyst
• Banking Regulatory Consultant
• Credit Risk Analyst
• Financial Services Regulatory Advisor
• Governance and Risk Officer
• Portfolio Risk Manager
• Risk Manager (Modelling)
• Risk Management Consultant
• Securities/Credit Officer