Risk Management in Banking module (BU51012)

The module combines industry practice with academic theory and is most relevant to the students who wish to pursue a risk management career in banking, investment management or the investment banking industry. The module allows students to learn risk management concepts, bank risk-taking behaviour, main banking risks, how banks and financial institutions measure and manage their risks, bank regulatory capital frameworks and capital requirements. Students also develop critical reasoning skills in dealing with various contemporary banking issues from a risk management perspective. The module is taught in lectures, tutorials and practicals.