Aims and Fit of Module

This module aims to provide students with a sound understanding of the basic principles of risk management. The primary emphasis will be on measuring and managing different kinds of risks that modern enterprises face through their international operations. The module requires a good understanding of various areas of finance (e.g. corporate finance, derivatives, financial management etc.) and quantitative analysis. All these are brought together in a unified framework to analyse the strategies, techniques and tools for managing corporate risks.

Learning outcomes

A. Develop an in-depth understanding of the nature of risks in financial institutions

B. Identify and evaluate the principal risks faced by financial institutions

C. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of structured methods of assessing financial risks

D. Apply techniques for capturing and managing financial risks

E. Evaluate and summarize economic and financial events related to risk management

Method of teaching and learning

This module will be taught using a combination of lectures, labs, and consultation hours. Learning will also be reinforced by appropriate readings of research papers.