Program Overview

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Master of Business Administration

MBA with Specialisation Financial Risk Management.

Mitigate risk, maximise returns: Your financial future starts here

Participating in the MBA with specialised modules in Financial Risk Management at UE will allow you to gain deep insights into the dynamics of organisations and their risk appetite. While organisations need to take risks to grow, it is crucial that these risks are managed in a calculable way.

A key aspect of the MBA Financial Risk Management programme is the ability to turn risks and threats into opportunities for business growth. By gaining specialised knowledge, you will learn how to analyse and identify risk situations that have the potential to create positive change and development opportunities for businesses. Through practical exercises and case studies during the master’s degree in financial risk management, you will learn how to design and implement risk management plans that meet the specific needs of different businesses.

The MBA Financial Risk Management programme at UE is delivered on campus, only the specialised modules are taught online.

MBA Financial Risk Management Curriculum

Delivered across three semesters, the MBA Financial Risk Management curriculum provides students with a broad knowledge of business management through modules such as Innovation Management and Quantitative Methodologies before diving into two specialised modules Corporate Governance and Ethics as well as Enterprise Risk Management in the second and third semesters.
Those who study MBA Financial Risk Management at UE will gain in-demand skills in the business administration and finance fields thanks to a comprehensive curriculum taught by expert faculty.

Key facts about Financial Risk Management

Admission Requirements

Here are some things you will need for your application:

• Completed application form
• Bachelor’s degree (at least 180 ECTS)
• English language skills (at least B2 level)
• 1 year of professional experience after the last academic degree
• Diploma / Bachelor certificate & language certificate.
• CV & letter of motivation
• Copy of your passport

Fees & Funding

• EU applicant standard: €970 per month
• Non-EU applicant Standard: €12,900 1st year
• Dubai: 54181.33 AED on the 1st year

Semesters & Credits

You study for 3 semesters and gain 90 ECTS.

Language: English

Classes are typically scheduled between Wednesdays & Saturdays.

Spotlight Module: "Enterprise Risk Management"

The business environment can be said to be in constant flux, business threats may be encountered at an ever-increasing frequency which means that new risks develop ceaselessly. This module provides students with an understanding of business risk factors, the ability to recognise risk and the skills to manage the threats posed by business risks and turn them to the advantage for the organisations by managing risk and using it to create value for organisations through innovative management ideas that allow organisations to cope with the fast-changing business environment.

This module contains: Mastering Risk to Create Value, The Evolution Towards EWRM and a Common Language & Risk Management Goals, Objectives and Oversight.

What happens after your studies?

After your studies, you will not only be an expert in business issues, but above all you will have the best qualifications and thus be decisive for the success of projects in various industries and organisations.

• Expected Salary: €70,000 to €130,000 annually depending on the experience, industry etc.
• Career Opportunities: Risk Manager, Financial Risk Analyst, Asset Liability Manager
• Skills: Ethical Decision-Making, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving & more

UE Campus in Berlin and Dubai

If you are looking to study MBA Financial Risk Management, Germany is a great option. With a multitude of opportunities for business professionals, the capital city of Berlin is home to many professionals taking their first steps in financial risk management.

We also offer the opportunity to study the MBA Financial Risk Management programme at our campus in Dubai. Studying in Dubai gives students a surreal experience that pushes them to reach their potential surrounded by success and innovation.

Student Satisfaction

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Cooperation Partners

Students benefit from the university’s collaborations with a range of leading companies and cultural institutions.

Learn from our Experts

Find further valuable information about our professors and their career.

Prof. Dr. Thomas Burgartz

Dr. Thomas Burgartz is the dean of the Economics faculty and Head of various Bachelor and Master programs at UE Germany, Iserlohn campus.

Prof. Dr. Werner Frese

Learn from our economics expert Prof. Dr. Werner Frese and start your Master’s degree at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences.