Simon Fraser University's Master of Financial Risk Management is designed for professionals employed in the Finance industry or graduates with a bachelor degree in either Business, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Physics who want to further their knowledge of finance risk management and enhance their career opportunities. Through an emphasis on developing the students' 'technical and analytical abilities,' the Master in Financial Risk Management program 'highlights an elevated level of expertise in both the quantitative and strategic aspects of risk management' and provides students 'an opportunity to acquire leading-edge skills through advanced courses in financial theory' in order to be 'well prepared to identify, implement and monitor systems for managing the risks that confront financial services firms.' Additionally, students will be able to prepare for the Professional Risk Manager designation that not only reinforces what is learned in the Master of Financial Risk Management program but also 'represents an important benefit when seeking employment.' Students will be able to garner first had experience in the management of financial assets via participation in the 'Risk Management and Compliance aspects of the Student Investment Advisory Club (SIAC)' which maintains the 'largest student-administered fund in Canada.' |
