Master of Science in Risk Management Program for Executives
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The Master of Science
in Risk Management
Program for Executives is a joint-venture with NYU's Stern School of Business and the Amsterdam Institute of Finance
. This program, which was given provisional accreditation by PRMIA, spans 12 months and takes place in Amsterdam
and New York City
, aided by the use of distance learning techniques.
Further program details are provided through MasterStudies.com
. The field of risk management
has evolved rapidly and significantly, post the financial crisis of 2007-2010, and will help prepare for those risk management discussions that arise.
and Amsterdam
.
Students receive a Master of Science
degree, issued by New York University Stern School of Business
.
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
in Risk Management
Risk management
Risk management is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities...
Program for Executives is a joint-venture with NYU's Stern School of Business and the Amsterdam Institute of Finance
Amsterdam Institute of Finance
The Amsterdam Institute of Finance, or AIF, is a financial training and education institute in the Netherlands with a focus on global programs. The AIF, which operates as a non-profit foundation, was founded in 1990 as a joint venture between government officials and the Dutch financial...
. This program, which was given provisional accreditation by PRMIA, spans 12 months and takes place in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
and New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, aided by the use of distance learning techniques.
Further program details are provided through MasterStudies.com
Overview
This pioneer program incorporates traditional and innovative modeling techniques, but aims to situate this knowledge within the larger context of business strategy and risk managementRisk management
Risk management is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities...
. The field of risk management
Risk management
Risk management is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities...
has evolved rapidly and significantly, post the financial crisis of 2007-2010, and will help prepare for those risk management discussions that arise.
Academic
The Master of Science in Risk Management Program is a one year, executive friendly, part time schedule with a June start date. It consists of five modules held over one year, rotating between New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
.
Students receive a Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degree, issued by New York University Stern School of Business
New York University Stern School of Business
The Leonard N. Stern School of Business is New York University's business school. It was established in 1900 as the NYU School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance. In 1988 it was named after Leonard N. Stern, an alumnus and benefactor of the school...
.
Students
The student profile of the most recent Class of 2010 consists of global executives, whose average age is 38 and who have 15 years of work experience. The students represent 13 nationalities and work in a broad range of industries.Professors
Professors who teach and have taught in the Master of Science in Risk Management Program:- Theo Vermaelen
- Ingo WalterIngo WalterIngo Walter is a professor of finance, corporate governance and ethics as well as Vice Dean of Faculty at New York University's Stern School of Business. He also teaches "Sovereign and Reputational Risk" in the Risk Management Open Enrollment program for...
- Viral Acharya
- Edward AltmanEdward AltmanEdward I. Altman is a Professor of Finance at New York University`s Stern School of Business. He is best known for the development of the Z-Score for predicting bankruptcy which he published in 1968...
- Rohit Deo
- Robert Engle
- Richard Levich
- Holger Mueller
- Marti Murray
- Anthony SaundersAnthony SaundersAnthony Saunders is the John M. Schiff Professor of Finance at New York University Stern School of Business and is currently on the Executive Committee of the Salomon Center of the Study of Financial Institutions. He teaches "Market and Liquidity Risk" in the Risk Management Open Enrollment...
- Zur Shapira
- Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh
External links
- Reuters.com Article, "Amsterdam Institute of Finance & NYU Stern School of Business Partner to Launch..."
- MastersStudies.com, Listed under "Best Masters Degree"
- Master of Science in Risk Management Program for Executives - Official Site
- Stern Global ProgramsStern Global ProgramsNYU Stern Global Programs offer three advanced degree programs in partnership with international schools.-TRIUM Global EMBA:TRIUM Global EMBA program is an alliance between New York University Stern School of Business, London Business School , and HEC School of Management, Paris...
- NYU Stern School of Business
- Amsterdam Institute of Finance