Glasgow Caledonian University

MSc Risk Management

Glasgow Caledonian UniversityGlasgow, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Glasgow Caledonian University MSc Risk Management course helps students gain deep knowledge of today's risk practices, building advanced skills that employers really look for. You will cover important areas like managing crises, handling cyber risks, and dealing with risks in a global setting. The programme explores key modules such as Organisational Risk, Behavioural Risk Management, Strategic Foresight Analysis, and Managing Risk in the Global Economy.

Throughout the course, you will be assessed on your understanding, independent thinking, critical evaluation of core ideas, and creativity. This is done through a mix of coursework and taking part in seminars, with assignments given as either individual or group tasks. 

The programme also includes modules on Project Risk Management, Ethics, Sustainability and Governance, Postgraduate Research Methods, and Developing Leadership for the Common Good, giving you a full grasp of risk within a broader business environment.

Key highlights

  • Covers data acquisition, organisational risk analysis and impact assessment
  • Graduates progress to careers across a wide range of industries
  • Alumni employers include Turner & Townsend and Barclays
  • Fast-track option available with the Institute of Risk Management

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include any subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Chancellor Yunus Scholarship

    GCU will cover £7,000 towards your tuition fee for the full-time MSc Social Innovation master's course commencing September 2025.

    Up to £7,000
  • GCU Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship

  • New to GCU Regional Scholarship

    £3,500 scholarship in the form of a tuition fee discount.

    Up to £3,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Risk Manager
  • Risk Analyst
  • Operational Risk Analyst
  • Enterprise Risk Consultant
  • Compliance Analyst
  • Business Continuity Manager

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Risk Management programme work as:

  • Risk Manager
  • Compliance Officer
  • Financial Risk Analyst
  • Operational Risk Specialist
  • Business Continuity Manager
  • Project Risk Consultant

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students taking the Glasgow Caledonian University MSc Risk Management course is £16,200.

Admission

Prospective students should submit their application through Glasgow Caledonian University's online application portal. Our experienced counsellors can help you through this process.

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