Course Details

Course Code(s):
MSINRMTFAD
Available:
Full-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
1 Year, Full-Time
Award:
Masters (MSc)
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Major Award
Faculty: Kemmy Business School
Course Type: Taught
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Darren Shannon
Email: Darren.Shannon@ul.ie
Name: Shauna O'Connell
Email: shauna.oconnell@ul.ie
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Brief Description

This programme offers a unique blend of insurance, risk management and financial services content. Designed to provide the technical capacity, objective reasoning and contextual overview for roles within the risk management & insurance industry.  This includes an international business workshop.  Learners will have full access to the S&P Capital IQ Pro platform and all the Market Intelligence the platform provides.

The Kemmy Business School's MSc in Insurance and Risk Management offers you a unique blend of insurance, risk management and financial services content. These areas are becoming increasingly interconnected and the prominence of risk management as a specialised profession has continued to grow in a complex and volatile economic environment. This programme is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a business school that is committed to developing graduates for a rapidly changing risk management and insurance market.  This is reflected in our strong research profile in emerging risks. 

Ireland is a key location for insurance and reinsurance services and is establishing itself as a location for research and development in the insurance of emerging industries and technologies.

The MSc in Insurance and Risk Management has been designed to:

  • Develop students with the technical capacity, objective reasoning and contextual overview for roles within the growth areas of insurance and risk management.
  • Enable students' comprehension of the prominent risk exposure models used and their regulatory context.
  • Facilitate the development of specialised technical and analytical skills with a strong appreciation of underpinning assumptions.
  • Promote the development of self-managed learning skills including time management, prioritisation, critical thinking and reflection.

The MSc in Insurance and Risk Management offers students the opportunity to earn a top ranked and internationally recognised qualification, delivered at a top 1% global business school.

Autumn SemesterSpring SemesterSummer Semester
  • AC6121 Corporate Sustainability
  • FI6101 Global Finance & Capital Markets
  • IN6021 Insuring Life and Health Risks
  • AC6131 Risk Modelling & Derivative Markets
  • C06001 Professional Development 1
  • FI6111 Research Methods 1

 

  • IN6012 Financial Regulation
  • IN6022 Insuring Risk in Nature and Industry
  • IN6042 Underwriting Risk
  • CO6002 Professional Development 2
  • FI6112 Research Methods 2

Electives (Choose 1)

  • EC6052 International Economic Issues
  • PM6072 Leadership, Influence and Change
  • MN6041 Project Management in Practice

Electives (Choose 1)

  • EC6112 Econometrics
  • AC6172 Data Science for Risk Management
  • TX6022 Principles of International Tax
  • FI6123 InternationalBusiness Workshop
  • FI6113 Research Dissertation

Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.

Normally applicants will possess a minimum 2:2 honours primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in a relevant discipline (For example, business, finance, economics, social science and mathematics).  However, students from cognate backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.  In the case of international students, the overseas equivalent as determined by the Course Team in consultation with UL Graduate School Admissions will be acceptable.  Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, the candidate should meet the University's English language requirements.  In exceptional circumstances an applicant who cannot satisfy the undergraduate requirement may be accepted on the basis of relevant professional experience.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

  • Qualification transcripts and certificates
  • A copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • A copy of your CV
  • If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice. 
  •  If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
  • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
  • English language competency certificate
  • Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

GUIDELINES ON COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION

To ensure a speedy assessment of your application, please upload the above documents with your application form. 
Please title appropriately any documents you are uploading with the application form, for example "Supporting Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.

EU - €10,000

Non- EU - €18,000

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)

Please click here for information on funding and scholarships.

Our future graduates could expect to gain employment in many types of businesses including international insurance, reinsurance and insurance broking firms, risk management departments of major corporations, investment and retail banks, regulatory authorities, climate change planning and many other fields.