ESPAF Business School

MASTER’S IN RISK MANAGEMENT

A high-level program in risk management, focused on analysis, control, and strategic management of risks in the banking, financial, and insurance sectors.

Un cursus flexible, étudiez dans la langue de votre choix : Français ou Anglais

Level : Master’s

Duration :4 Semesters (2 years)

Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) or above

Program Objectives

The Master's in Risk Management aims to prepare professionals capable of identifying, analyzing, and controlling the various risks faced by organizations, particularly in the banking, financial, and insurance sectors. It seeks to develop a strategic approach to risk management in order to safeguard the performance, compliance, and sustainability of institutions.

Target Audience

This program is intended for:
  • Holders of a Bachelor’s degree in insurance, banking, finance, economics, management, or related disciplines
  • Professionals in the banking, financial, or insurance sector looking to strengthen or broaden their expertise
  • Current and aspiring managers working in audit, internal control, compliance, or risk management

Skills Developed

Upon completion, graduates will be able to:
  • Identify and analyze financial, insurance, operational, and strategic risks
  • Develop and manage a risk-mapping framework
  • Implement risk management and control systems
  • Apply principles of governance, compliance, and internal control
  • Assess the impact of risks on performance and business continuity
  • Support strategic decision-making through a risk-oriented approach

Career Prospects

The Risk Management Master opens the door to the following roles:
  • Risk Manager
  • Head of Risk Management
  • Financial or Banking Risk Analyst
  • Compliance Officer
  • Head of Internal Control or Internal Control Officer
  • Internal Auditor
  • Risk Management Consultant
  • Executive roles within banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, or consulting firms

Curriculum by Semester

Semestre 1 – Fondamentaux de la finance et gestion des risques

Partnerships & Professional Immersion

Students in this master's program benefit from privileged access to major players in finance and insurance through:

    • Supervised internship opportunities in insurance companies, commercial banks, consulting firms, and asset management companies
    • Presentations by industry professionals, incorporated into courses and seminars to enhance the training.
    • Real case studies provided by our partners, for strong grounding in professional reality

Practical Information

Mandatory Internship

Minimum 14 weeks

Languages of Instruction

French & Professional English

Campus

ESPAF Business School, Tunis