Program Overview

Financial Risk Management, MS

The Master's in Financial Risk Management from the Lubin School of Business provides a thorough understanding of financial risk management and the global aspects of risk analysis. This program is designed to help prepare for prestigious certifications such as the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) offered by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP).

Program Overview

• Location: New York City
• Duration: 3036 Credits, 1.52 Years, full-time and part-time
• Modality: In-Person
• Start Date: Fall, Spring, Summer
• F1 Visa: Yes
• STEM Designated Program: Yes

Curriculum

The curriculum includes coursework focused on hedging and managing risk in manufacturing, retailing, and other non-financial organizations; managing portfolios; and measuring, managing, and modeling risk in financial institutions.

• Courses:
  • FIN 632: Introduction to Financial Decision Making
  • FIN 654: Risk Management and Capital Market
  • FIN 661: Corporate Financial Risk Management

Careers

Graduates are well-prepared to make an impact as financial risk professionals at prestigious organizations. Career opportunities include:

• Risk Analyst (Average Salary: $112,163)
• Liability Analyst (Average Salary: $97,978)
• Financial Management Associate (Average Salary: $109,499)
• Compliance Officer (Average Salary: $124,719)

Faculty

• P.V. Viswanath, Professor, Graduate Program Chair
• Natalia Gershun, Associate Professor, Undergraduate Program Chair NYC
• Elena Goldman, Professor

Admission and Financial Aid

• Admission Requirements:
  • Personal statement
  • Resume or employment history outline
  • Optional: Two letters of recommendation
  • Official Transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities attended
  • GMAT or GRE score (waivers available for certain applicants)
• Tuition: $1,560 per credit, Total cost of program: $46,800$51,160
• Application Deadlines:
  • Fall Term: August 1 (Domestic), June 1 (International)
  • Spring Term: December 1 (Domestic), October 1 (International)
  • Summer Term: May 1 (Domestic), March 1 (International)
• Financial Aid and Scholarships:
  • Merit-based Scholarships: up to $7,380
  • Graduate Assistantships
  • Endowed Scholarships
  • Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
  • Graduate/Professional Direct PLUS Loan
  • Work-Study Programs
  • Military Benefits

Accreditation

Lubin has been awarded dual accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, an elite distinction shared by fewer than 2% of business schools in the world.