The Risk Management Science Program utilizes lectures, applications and presentations to deliver knowledge on various disciplines including statistics, computer science and financial risk management. The continuous developing curriculum equips students with invaluable concepts, skills and techniques essential to be a professional practitioner in today ever-changing financial industry.

Timothy CHOI
(BSc in RMS 2002, MPhil in RMS 2004, FRM)
Market Risk Manager
DBS Bank Hong Kong

Risk management is a comprehensive subject that covers not only about financial risks, but also enables students to build a solid financial knowledge in business.

From the RMS program, I learnt how to incorporate risk management into my work. When we carry out audit engagements, especially on financial institutions, we can interpret “risk” in terms of both accounting and risk management languages. Now, while my role is to provide valuation advice for potential M&A, financial reporting and risk management, I can still apply both the concepts and methodologies that I learnt from the program to build the business model on assessment of enterprises.

In short, the program will provide you with a solid foundation for business development and I strongly recommend it to you. 

Over years of evolution, RMS has become one of the popular choices among university entrants.

We all face risks in our everyday life. Through the theoretical study and real example analysis, students can understand how to manage risks effectively. RMS is not only a subject that teaches students to work out, but also how to express the possible situation and propose the appropriate solution to those related. Risk management is perfect for those having analytical mind and superb communication skill. Every part of the society needs risk professionals. If you are smart, flexible and well-spoken, welcome to join us!

Cleo LEONG
(BSc in RMS 2004, MPhil in RMS 2006)
Quantitative Analyst
Penjing Asset Management Limited

Katie LEUNG
(BSc in RMS 2005)
Associate, Department of Risk Management
KGI Hong Kong

As a graduate from the RMS program, I'm now working in the Risk Management Department of a security firm. The program has equipped me with the technical skill which is valuable to my career. I am so glad that I can apply all my knowledge from the program on my job.

In this volatile financial market, risk management is crucial for any financial institution, especially for a bank. I am very happy that I can apply my knowledge to participate in managing the bank’s credit portfolios. Statistical estimation and financial modeling techniques learnt in these five years are extremely important to my works. I sincerely believe that it is worthwhile to devote to this program.

LI, Ka Leung
(BSc in RMS 2003; MPhil in RMS 2005; FRM)
Assistant Manager Credit Analytics
Credit Risk Management
HSBC

Risk Management Science (RMS) Program is a foreseer in today's financial market as risk management acts as a key role in different functions of the business gradually. This well-established program provides me with a wide range of courses which cover risk management, finance and statistics. What I equipped in the aspect of investment knowledge and quantitative skill in the program widens my career choices in insurance and risk management. The program drives my aspiration and strengthens my capability as a competitive financial services provider. Frankly speaking, I am proud of being a RMS graduate. The knowledge I gained under the program is the most invaluable human asset in my life. I strongly believe RMS is a good start of your career development in the financial industry.

After graduating from Risk Management Science program in 2006, I further my study in master degree in risk and stochastic at the London School of Economics. I am now working as a global analyst in Global Markets at HSBC and am having my first global rotation in Global Fund Structured Product team in New York office. I find the quantitative and analytical skills equipped in the program very useful to my job in investment bank, thanks to the well-balanced combination of finance, mathematics, statistics and programming courses. Plus, the exchange program to Sweden in 2004 allows me to develop as an all-round person.

Throughout my study in risk management science, the greatest asset I gained is the interaction with world-renowned professors and I have to say it is a great place to discuss, exchange ideas and get support.

Ether Tsang
(BSc in RMS 2006)
Global Analyst in Global Markets
HSBC New York

Mathew WONG
(BSc in RMS 2005; MPhil in RMS 2007)
Research Manager
Census and Statistics Department
HKSAR

During my three-year undergraduate and two-year postgraduate study, I took courses about market risk management, credit risk modeling, investment tools and analysis, derivatives pricing, econometrics, management, computer programming, data analysis, and applied and business statistics. Through the well-designed and comprehensive training programmes, I am able to develop a solid academic background and possess essential analytical skills to tackle real-world problems in a holistic business-oriented fashion.

Apart from my educational qualification, I joined the summer internship programmes at HSBC Group and Morgan Stanley Capital International Barra. During my internships, I met many talented people and worked with a great team. It gave me an excellent insight into a career in research. It was a fantastic opportunity to decide which area I would be most suited to long term and what skills would be most important to my role. I find myself enjoying successfully applying my quantitative skills in a real-life scenario.