FM4U9      Half Unit
Risk Management for Financial Institutions - Dissertation

This information is for the 2014/15 session.

Teacher responsible

Dr Philippe Mueller OLD M2.16

Dr Andrea Vedolin OLD M2.04

Availability

This course is available on the MSc in Finance (full-time), MSc in Finance (part-time), MSc in Finance and Economics and MSc in Finance and Economics (Research). This course is not available as an outside option.

Course content

See entry for FM409

Teaching

30 hours of seminars in the LT.

Assessment

Dissertation (90%, 6000 words) and coursework (10%) in the ST.

6,000 word dissertation in lieu of examination (90%) on a topic to be agreed with the course teacher, and coursework (10%). The dissertation option is to be chosen in only one half unit module, with its outline approved in LT by the course teacher who will act as the student's supervisor. Deadline is Monday 15 June 2015. Please note that MSc Finance and Economics (Research) students can submit a dissertation of 6,000-10,000 words.

Key facts

Department: Finance

Total students 2013/14: 18

Average class size 2013/14: 4

Controlled access 2013/14: Yes

Lecture capture used 2013/14: No

Value: Half Unit

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

Personal development skills

  • Self-management
  • Application of numeracy skills