The management of financial risks is one of the most critical challenges facing
businesses today. The Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA)
with a specialization in Financial Risk Management (FRM) program provides a comprehensive
and rigorous study of the principles, processes, and practices of integrated corporate
risk measurement and management.
Students graduating from this program will be prepared to:
- assess and respond to changes in the risk landscape
- develop new and effective solutions to meet the needs of financial and non-financial
companies
- evaluate current strategies and products from a corporate or regulatory perspective
to improve the operation and safety of market mechanisms
- successfully pursue professional certifications such as CFA®, FRM®, PRM®
An advanced knowledge of financial risk management offers outstanding career potential
and excellent global corporate visibility. Financial risk managers are employed
in investment, commercial and retail banking; asset management companies; insurance
companies; regulatory agencies; and in the corporate treasury area of nonfinancial
firms.
This program is distinguished by the following core features:
Quality Instruction: The program is taught by accomplished faculty
who bring a depth of knowledge to the classroom, built on their expertise in financial
markets and risk management practices.
Relevance:The program is applied and practical, aimed at providing
applicable experience that is closely aligned with professional practice.
Uniqueness: This is one of only a limited number of similar programs
in the U.S.– and currently the only one in Colorado.
Convenience: The 32-credit hour program can be finished in 1-year of
full time or 2-years of part time studies.
Career Opportunities
- Business planning and consultancy
- Capital markets, trading, broking
- Financial analysis
- Investment, commercial and retail banking
- Portfolio management
- Regulatory/compliance
- Risk management
- Treasury management
James Abbot Hoeven Jr. and Sr. Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory of James Hoeven Jr., who was a graduate student in
the College of Business, and James Hoeven Sr., who was a professor in the College
of Business. The $4000 scholarship is awarded to an incoming graduate student who
has a 3.3 GPA, leadership evidence, and extracurricular activities
To apply for scholarships through the College of Business, complete the Colorado
State University Scholarship Application (CSUSA). The deadline to apply for scholarships
is March 1 at 11 p.m. (MST). Go to
RAMweb
and login using your eID. Then select the CSU Scholarship Application link. Be sure
to complete yourcollege's section of the CSUSA.
Deadline for the Hoeven Scholarship application is March 1, 2012