The Master in Financial Risk Management in detail
The Masters Cycle of the Master in Management – Grande Ecole program comprises a two-year curriculum officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research and is awarded with a Master’s-level diploma (5 years of post-secondary studies – Level 7*). It benefits from being delivered by a triple crown internationally accredited school (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA).
The Financial Risk Management specialization can be accessed via parallel admissions in the fourth year of studies (Master 1).
This specialization explores the impact of finance on the global economy, preparing its students for international careers in the world of finance.
At present, new prudential regulations around financial risk control have assumed added importance within financial institutions.
Risk management skills are increasingly sought after by these organizations, thereby creating a great many work opportunities, both in back and front office positions.
English being the official business language of all financial institutions, all classes are delivered in English.
The aim is to prepare students for international career opportunities in financial markets, trading rooms, and back offices.
*The level 6 (NSF 313) "Diplôme en management général et international" awarded by PSB Paris School of Business is RNCP registered under the reference number 36785 by the Director General of France compétences as of 01/09/2022.
Aim of the specialization
The main objective of the program is to train, guide and support students in acquiring the required theoretical and practical knowledge.
This will enable them to become managers and heads of companies, assisting them in creating their own made-to-measure professional path to reach this goal.
Strenghts of the program
Professional preparation
A large number of guest lecturers from the working world participate in the creation, delivery and validation of the program, including taking part in training students.
International component
Students may carry out one year of the program abroad and obtain a double degree at the University of Westminster (Master of Science in Investment & Risk Management) or the University of Boston (Master of Science in Economics & Finance).
Professional certifications
The specialization prepares students for certain professions and certifications, one of which (FMA) is mandatory in order to work in the finance sector. The other available certifications represent an important asset for the study program and the ability to progress professionally within the sector.
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2 150
Work-study contracts signed per year
15
Specializations 100% in work-study mode
3 000
Corporates partners
22 000
Alumni
*Paris Business School figures 2023
A word from the Head of Specialization
Francis OSEI TUTU
Head of specialization
"The Master in Financial Risk Management program comprises top-level training in two complementary areas: corporate finance and market finance. The world in which we are currently evolving presents us with many challenges and changes of both a technological and behavioral nature, inciting companies to develop measures designed to cover risks of all types. The teaching and modules delivered as part of the program go to the very heart of these changes."
Financial Risk Management Specialization Program
The total number of teaching hours is 511 hours in the 4th year and 504 hours in the 5th year.
1st Year
01. International Development Strategy
02. Contemporary Economic Issues
03. Management & Leadership
04. Finance for Managers
05. Marketing Management: Integrated Communication
01. Financial Markets
02. Portfolio Management and Investment Valuation
03. Advanced Financial Analysis
04. Post-Market & Securities Servicing
05. Banking and Financial Law
06. Risk Management
07. Fundamentals of Mathematics for Finance
08. Bloomberg Workshop
2nd Year
01. Fixed Income Securities Management
02. Sustainable Finance
03. Credit Risk Measurement
04. Tech for Finance
05. Banking & Fund Management
06. Mathematical Tools and Financial Environment
01. Market and Operational Risk Measurement
02. Derivatives and Commodities
03. Banking and Financial Regulation, Ethics and Professional Conduct
04. Professional Standards, Compliance and Internal Control
Admission to the Master in Financial Risk Management program
To be admitted onto the Master in Financial Risk Management program, candidates have to go through an examination procedure.
What to do after the course ?
Professional integration
Following successful completion of the Financial Risk Managemenspecialization, graduates can aspire to a wide range of positions, such as the following:
- General Manager, President CEO
- Export & Import
- Consultant Licensing Manager / Director
- Business Policy Consulting
- International Marketing
- Foreign Exchange Trading
- Management Consultant
- International Business Engineer
The school does not offer any track beyond graduation from this program.
The Master in Financial Risk Management's pedagogy
Auriane MICHEAU
As part of the Paris School of Business Financial Risk Management specialization, I was able to take a gap year to broaden and apply my knowledge of finance, carrying out two six-month internships. The first was in mergers and acquisitions, the second in financial control at Société Générale. I then took the second year of the Master in work-study format in the financial risk control department of Veolia Environnement.
This program also enabled me to obtain the FMA and Bloomberg certifications, which are a real plus on my CV. Thanks to association life, along with the international and professional opportunities that Paris School of Business offers, students can gain the knowledge required to fulfill their professional and personal projects
What official recognition does the Master in Management have?
Learn more about the RNCP qualification - Master in Management
Contact
For any questions regarding the Financial Risk Management specialization, please contact the Admissions service.
Anne-Laure Galliano
Director of Promotion & Recruitment
recruitment@psbedu.paris