Program Overview
The Insurance and Risk Management at University of Limerick is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Insurance and Risk Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Limerick, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Insurance and Risk Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Corporate Responsibility
- Global Finance & Capital Markets
- Insuring Life and Health Risks
- Risk and Derivative Markets
- Professional Development 1
- Research Methods 1
- Financial Regulation
- Insuring Risk in Nature and Industry
- Underwriting Risk
- Professional Development 2
- Research Methods 2
- International Economic Issues
- Leadership, Influence and Change
- Project Management
- Credit Risk & Derivative Products
- Financial Engineering
- Principles of International Tax
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Normally applicants will possess a minimum 2:2 honours primary degree (Level 8 -\xc2\xa0National Qualifications Authority of Ireland)\xc2\xa0in a relevant discipline (For example, business, finance, economics, social science and mathematics).\xc2\xa0 However, students from cognate backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.\xc2\xa0 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.\xc2\xa0 Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, the candidate should meet the University\'s English language requirements.\xc2\xa0 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
- English language qualification if English is not your first language
- Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
- A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Limerick directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Limerick
University of Limerick
Castletroy, Ireland
University of Limerick is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-03
- Language English
- Duration 12 months