The course teaches the main methods used by firms to manage risks and their applications in the global economy. It introduces financial markets and the principles of risk management and explains how to evaluate to apply the main risk management tools. The course looks at the use of financial derivatives for hedging and speculation in financial markets. It also addresses the potential pitfalls of risk management and discusses how an inappropriate use of risk management tools might have exacerbated the recent financial crisis.

Course leader
Dr Pasquale Scaramozzino

Target group
Current students and professionals

Course aim
On successful completion of the course, a student should be able to demonstrate the ability to: Understand the main ideas and tools in Risk Management;Learn how to apply financial instruments to reduce risk;Examine how risk management tools are applied in the global economy.

Credits info
7.5 ECTS Please note that summer courses are not accredited by SOAS.Students are usually able to obtain credits from their home institution and typically our courses receive 3 credits in the US system and 7.5 ECTS in the European system. If you intend to claim credits from your home institution, please check the requirements with them before you enrol. We will be happy to assist you in any way we can, however please be aware that the decision to award credits rests with your home institution.Assessment will be optional and will vary for each course. Participants will be provided with a certificate of attendance and transcripts will be available on request.

Fee info
GBP 1400: TuitionA tuition fee of 1400 will be charged per 3-week programme. This figure does not include accommodation fees.Application feeA one-off, non-refundable application fee of 60 will be charged to cover administration costs. Please visit the SOAS online store to make your application fee payment.DiscountsAn early bird discount of 10% is available if fees are paid by 31 March 2015.15% discountOther discounts are available for partner institutions and groups, please contact us for further information. for SOAS Alumni.20% discount for current SOAS students.

Scholarships
SOAS, University of London offers a limited number of scholarships for participation in academic courses which are part of sessions 2 and 3 of the SOAS Academic Summer School 2015 programme. These scholarships are in the form of partial fee waivers to cur

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