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Swiss Academic Excellence

Master of Science in Risk Management

The Master of Science in Risk Management programme provides comprehensive knowledge in financial risk quantification, enterprise resilience, and regulatory compliance.

Duration 24 Months
Next Intake February | August
Campus Zug, CH
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Campus Locations Baarerstrasse 71 & Chamerstrasse 174, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
SIMS Postgraduate Cohort
Elite Networking

Global Risk Officers Network

Join an elite cohort of risk analysts, compliance directors, and internal auditors across major financial and corporate sectors.

International Risk Network
Academic Core

Year One: International Business Foundation

Build a strong foundation in accounting, economics, management, communication, international business, and operations, complemented by a professional internship.

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ACC502 — International Accounting

02

ECO601 — Applied Economics

03

ICT501 — Management Information Systems

04

MGT502 — Leadership and Team Building

05

MGT699 — Strategy Seminar

06

COM510 — Communication Skills for Managers

07

HRM502 — Human Resources Management

08

MGT510 — Introduction to International Management

09

MGT601 — International Business Strategy

10

OPS501 — International Operations Management

11

INT701 — 4–6 Months Internships

Advanced Specialization

Year Two: Risk Management & Governance

Advance your expertise in enterprise risk management, governance, leadership, quantitative risk analysis, and research methodologies while developing international communication skills.

12

RSK701 — Principles of Risk Management

13

RSK702 — Strategic Risk Management

14

MGT706 — Responsible Leadership and Governance

15

RSK703 — Organisational and Environmental Risk

16

RSK704 — Risk Analysis and Modelling

17

MGT702 — Globalisation and Corporate Governance

18

RES701 — Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals

19

GER101 — German I

20

GER201 — German II

21

RES799 — Research Project

Professional & Global Competency

Develop advanced research capabilities, international governance expertise, and foundational German language skills to support global professional practice.

Academic Milestone Advanced Specialization
Outcomes

Risk Leadership Pathways

Senior Risk Manager & CRO Candidate

Median Salary CHF 148k

Lead enterprise risk management divisions in Swiss banking and multinational corporations.

Financial Risk Consultant

Median Salary CHF 138k

Advise institutional investors, hedge funds, and banks on quantitative risk.

Compliance & Audit Director

Median Salary CHF 140k

Oversee regulatory compliance, internal controls, and operational audit.

Enrollment

The Admission Journey

01

01 — You Apply

Fill out your application online. Our streamlined application takes just 15 minutes — quick, simple, and secure.

Window Feb / Aug Intakes
02

02 — We Connect

Once your application is submitted, a SIMS admissions advisor will get in touch to guide you through the next steps.

Duration 45 Minutes
03

03 — You Get Ready

After finalizing your admission details, you'll be ready to plan your schedule and start your academic journey.

Status Direct Enrollment

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