MSc Risk Management

Accredited by the Institute of Risk Management, the MSc Risk Management at De Montfort University is designed for individuals who wish to understand and implement risk assessment and for professionals who want to further their careers by learning about risk management. During this course, you will understand not just the numerical aspects but also the effect of human psychology on risk management.

During this programme, you will cover core risk management topics such as project and crisis management, governance, assurance, and business continuity. You will also develop skills such as leadership, risk assessment, decision-making, effective communication, people management needed to analyse and manage both present and future risks.

For this course, you will learn through a combination of practical and theoretical methods. You will attend lectures and tutorials, make presentations, and work on group projects and case studies. You will apply what you've learned through simulations, computer modelling, and guest lectures. Assessment will occur through case studies, analysis, examinations, and coursework, which may be individual or group-based.