Program Description

The Kemmy Business School's MSc in Risk Management and Insurance 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 Risk Management and Insurance has been designed to:

• Develop students with the technical capacity, objective reasoning and contextual overview for roles within the growth areas of risk management and insurance.
• 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.

Admission Requirements

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.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5

Remarks:

• Yearly tuition fee is given