Accounting & Finance Risk Management

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) - MSc Risk Management

The programme will serve as an articulation path for the Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Risk Management (Pgdip ERM) graduates of HKUSPACE who have completed the pre-requisite modules. Graduates of Pgdip ERM of HKUSPACE who have completed the *pre-requisite modules, would be exempted five modules (120 credits) and they only need to study the module of ‘Research Methods’ (20 credits) and also submit a 12,000-word dissertation (40 credits) to attain the award of MSc Risk Management (total 180 credits). 

Forensic Accounting is an emerging area in accounting profession, showing that there are students’ needs to equip themselves with the knowledge for further career advancement. The programme structure is enhanced and comprehensive with the moduels "Internal Controls-Concept and Issues" and "Digital Forensics and Information Technology Safety, both reviewing business operations from management perspectives.

This programme is UNIQUE in terms of its scope of diversity and its specialist focus. Upon completion of two core modules, one module with 12-credit and three modules with  9-credit,  students will be awarded with Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Risk Management.

The programme aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyse cyber risks and put forward solutions to manage and prevent cyber attacks. Thus it helps management to minimise damages from cyber risks in this era of emerging technologies and be able to carry out business operations in a cyber risk-safe environment.
 

The programme aims to introduce students to the principles and practices of Islamic finance. It covers an overview of the Islamic financial system, Islamic law, regulations and the role of ethics in Islamic finance. Features of different Islamic financial products will be examined.