MSc Risk & Finance

Develop expertise in risk management and finance to analyze financial challenges and support organizations’ strategic decisions. 

Context

  • The 2008 financial crisis shook the real economy as much as financial institutions. Sub-Saharan Africa is becoming more connected every day to the global economy and its financing challenges: executives and managers must take financial risks into account, both to detect and to manage them.

Objectives

  • Understand and analyze the international financial environment and capital market conditions
  • Identify and assess the various risks facing financial institutions
  • Implement tools to monitor and control financial and operational risks
  • Lead project teams effectively while complying with regulatory constraints
  • Integrate developments in Fintech and Digital Finance into the institution’s strategy

Course content

  • Financial Institutions Strategy
  • Financial Analysis & Strategy
  • Capital Markets and
  • Financial Instruments Management
  • Financial Market Risk Management
  • Financial Mathematics – Actuarial Science
  • Banking and Financial Law
  • Audit, Control, Operational Risk and Compliance
  • FinTech, Digital Finance

Teaching

  • In-person sessions kept to the strict minimum: blended learning, virtual classes and on-site masterclasses
  • Methodological content delivered via the learning platform, so masterclasses can focus on discussion and practical scenarios
  • A wide range of tools: e-learning, videos, online assessments, methodology sheets, case studies, e-books, simulations, individual coaching
  • 15 training days in Abidjan over 3 sessions, 50 days of virtual classes, conferences and remote self-study

Career opportunities

Banks

Investment funds

Accounting

Insurance

IT

Risk management and security firms

Assistant manager in large retail stores

Careers

Risk Manager

Securities broker

Fund manager

Security auditor

Actuary

Chief financial officer

Financial analyst

Investment banker