Entry requirementsEntry requirements We welcome applications from graduates with a degree in an analytical subject. We also welcome applicants without a degree but with relevant experience in a lending or financial organisation, and those who have previous knowledge of credit risk techniques.
Course descriptionFinancial and lending organisations need employees who are familiar with the latest techniques in data mining and knowledge management in order to give their organisation a competitive advantage.
Developed in conjunction with Halifax Bank of Scotland, this course provides an understanding of analytics that specifically relates to financial organisations.
You gain an understanding of predictive analysis and how it can be embedded in the decision making process of credit and lending organisations.
The course also gives you an insight into real life case studies, allowing the knowledge and skills learned to be applied directly to your current employment.
We are one of the only universities in the UK to offer a dedicated MSc in Credit Risk Management.
Associated careers
The course is suitable if you work in the lending and financial sectors and want to further your career in credit risk, statistical modelling and financial regulation.
It is also suitable if you are new to the finance industry and want to specialise in lending and credit risk management.
Course content
Modules
• advanced statistical modelling and data mining • financial risk management • credit risk management in practice • statistical modelling for business intelligence • financial regulation and supervision • monetary and financial environment • statistical modelling for time-related processes • credit risk case studies • business decision modelling