Study and career opportunities
The Risk Management Track targets students who seek to gain expertise in the risk management divisions of financial and non-financial organizations. Three modules dedicated to risk management in banks, investment funds and insurance companies bridge the gap between theory and practice and provides students with a modern set of skills that apply to different industries and regulatory environments.
Objectives
Learning outcomes
Provide a comprehensive view of the dynamics emerging in the risk management field for different types of organizations (banks, investment funds, insurances). Rigorously assess the types of risks organizations face in modern times. Be familiar with the statistical and quantitative tools of risk management in organizations. Have an in-depth knowledge of how to apply risk management tools for banks, investment fund, insurances.
Ascertain, interpret and communicate information coming from data analysis
Assess the impact of risks that organizations faces of their business, both in isolation and in terms of cumulative impact
Develop strategies that prepare organizations to respond to threats and seize opportunities deriving from external events
Acquire communication and key soft skills, and be familiar with values such as ethics and social responsibility
Career perspectives
Luxembourg offers a dynamic and international job market. Graduates from the Master in Finance and Economics, based on their second-year specialisation, will be prepared for different career paths in Luxembourg or abroad, for example with:
• Banks and other financial institutions
• Asset management firms
• Consultancy companies
• Industrial companies
• Insurance companies
• European or national financial institutions
• Financial administration
• Academia
The different tracks allow students to pursue their chosen field of specialisation while also offering a common foundation and the opportunity to explore the basics of each field. The result is a well-rounded education in finance and economics enabling graduates to successfully enter the job market.
Some career paths may benefit from additional training.
Employability
We are training highly skilled and employable graduates: 100% of past year cohort is currently employed! Discover the career paths of our former students with our employability survey.