MSc in Insurance and Risk Management (Top-Up Degree)

MSc in Insurance and Risk Management (Top-Up Degree)

MQF Level

7

Duration and Credits

3 Semesters

35 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening (by Research)

The Master of Science in Insurance and Risk Management (Top-Up Degree) is restricted to students in possession of the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Regulation and Compliance degree. This Master of Science is assessed mainly on the research dissertation which you will be supervised on a one-to-one basis, and a taught section on research methodology. If you are intending to pursue an academic career, it would be ideal if you seek counsel from the Department of Insurance within FEMA, as some specialisms may require skills that can more easily be provided via the taught programmes.

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

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The Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Regulation and Compliance.

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You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

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This programme of study is restricted to students in possession of the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Regulation and Compliance degree.
 
Year and Summer Semester
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
EMA5922 Dissertation 30 ECTS      

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Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
INS5014 Applied IRM Research Techniques 5 ECTS      

 

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the degree of Master of Arts - M.A. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy.

By the end of the postgraduate course, you will have:

  • Developed advanced research skills in business areas.
  • Explored an area of interest in depth.
  • Tested out a possible research topic.
  • Learned the skills of extended scholarly writing.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur500
SEM 1: Eur500

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As a graduate with a Master of Science in Insurance and Risk Management, you will be eligible for a career in the Insurance public/private sector. As noted above in the learning outcomes, the skills gained will prepare you for PhD studies or any other research areas.

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