Master of Science in Financial Risk Management

Master of Science in Financial Risk Management

Baruch College

New York, New York, USA
Master of Science in Financial Risk Management
Duration1.5 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • Master of Science in Financial Risk Management will provide students with a comprehensive, foundational knowledge of modern risk management
  • Students who complete this degree will be well-positioned to accept financial risk management responsibilities and implement effective financial risk management programs in their firms
  • This degree program is designed so that students have the academic background needed for the professional certification tests of the leading professional financial risk management associations
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1252404 INR
Hostel & Meals1069157 INR
Transportation107809 INR
Academic Excellence Fee109860 INR
Activities Fee2930 INR
Technology Fee9155 INR
Consolidated Services Fee2197 INR
Application Fee5493 INR
Books and Supplies133224 INR
Personal Expenses428454 INR
Total1868279 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • Bachelor's degree is required
  • Prerequisites:
    • Fundamentals of Microeconomics, or equivalent
    • Fundamentals of Macroeconomics, or equivalent
    • Introduction to Quantitative Tools for Finance, or equivalent
    • Financial Decision Making, or equivalent
Work experienceRequired
  • A minimum of 2 years of work experience is prefered
ExamsTOEFL: 100

IELTS: Accepted

GMAT: Accepted

GRE: Accepted

PTE: Accepted

Additional info
  • Official Transcripts
  • Submit an up-to-date resume which includes all post-college work experience
  • Submit two essays. A third optional essay may be submitted:
    • Essay 1 (500-word limit): Why are you looking to pursue an MBA or MS degree at this point in your life and what do you see yourself doing professionally upon graduation? What key actions have you taken up to this point to prepare you for this career?
    • Essay 2 (250-word limit): Choose one of the following:
      • Discuss a social issue that you feel deeply about. Describe how you would contribute to the solution
      • Describe a technology trend that will impact your target career
      • Reach out to someone you haven’t met before for an informational interview to learn more about your target role and the steps you can take to achieve success. Discuss who you met, how you connected with them, and what insights you gained from your conversation
    • Optional essay: You may provide the Admissions Committee with any information that you would like the members to consider as they make their decision
  • Two professional recommendations, however, recent graduates may submit one professional reference and one academic reference
  • Personal Interview will be done
  • MS applicants for Fall 2020 are waived from the GMAT/GRE exam
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