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This highly quantitative one-year programme, which is accredited by the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA), is designed for technically-minded graduates who want a deep, analytical study of risk management and financial engineering.
You will learn how to put the latest academic thinking and business strategies into practice from leading practitioners and world class faculty, giving you a thorough and hands-on understanding of risk management.
You'll get the opportunity to meet and network with leading global organisations, thanks to our London location and ongoing relationships with major employers in the finance sector.
This highly quantitative one-year programme, which is accredited by the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA), is designed for technically-minded graduates who want a deep, analytical study of risk management and financial engineering.
You will learn how to put the latest academic thinking and business strategies into practice from leading practitioners and world class faculty, giving you a thorough and hands-on understanding of risk management.
You'll get the opportunity to meet and network with leading global organisations, thanks to our London location and ongoing relationships with major employers in the finance sector.
Admission Requirements
7+
185+
100+
69+
First or 2:1 in a highly quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Engineering, Economics or Science.
MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering is a highly quantitative programme and therefore all students commencing the programme are expected to be proficient in probability, calculus, matrix algebra and real analysis.
GMAT is not required, but a well-balanced GMAT result with 650 or higher overall and 48/60 or better in the quantitative section will add weight to your application. If you have taken the GRE test, a score of 159 in the quantitative section of GRE will add weight to your application.
You are also required to have a well-researched career plan with clear short and long term goals.
07 Jan 2026
1 Year
Aug
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Domestic
47,500 GBP
International
47,500 GBP
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MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering
Imperial Business School, London, United Kingdom
12 monthsProgramme duration
47,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
07 Jan, 2026Application Deadline
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Prepare yourself for a career in financial engineering and risk management with our MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering programme.
This highly quantitative one-year programme, which is accredited by the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA), is designed for technically-minded graduates who want a deep, analytical study of risk management and financial engineering.
You will learn how to put the latest academic thinking and business strategies into practice from leading practitioners and world class faculty, giving you a thorough and hands-on understanding of risk management.
You'll get the opportunity to meet and network with leading global organisations, thanks to our London location and ongoing relationships with major employers in the finance sector.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Prepare yourself for a career in financial engineering and risk management with our MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering programme.
This highly quantitative one-year programme, which is accredited by the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA), is designed for technically-minded graduates who want a deep, analytical study of risk management and financial engineering.
You will learn how to put the latest academic thinking and business strategies into practice from leading practitioners and world class faculty, giving you a thorough and hands-on understanding of risk management.
You'll get the opportunity to meet and network with leading global organisations, thanks to our London location and ongoing relationships with major employers in the finance sector.
Admission Requirements
First or 2:1 in a highly quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Engineering, Economics or Science.
MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering is a highly quantitative programme and therefore all students commencing the programme are expected to be proficient in probability, calculus, matrix algebra and real analysis.
GMAT is not required, but a well-balanced GMAT result with 650 or higher overall and 48/60 or better in the quantitative section will add weight to your application. If you have taken the GRE test, a score of 159 in the quantitative section of GRE will add weight to your application.
You are also required to have a well-researched career plan with clear short and long term goals.
Domestic
International
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