Overview

As BUiD is an academic partner with the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), the programme helps students to learn the latest financial risk management practices and also equips them to take the Financial Risk Manger (FRM®) Part I examination of GARP. Graduates from the programme are also eligible to apply for selected credits from The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Our aim is to graduate skilled professionals with the breadth of knowledge that permits them to make ethical, thoughtful and significant contributions to their organisations and communities.

Career prospects

Graduates from this Master of Science in Finance and Risk Management at The British University in Dubai can work in financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and financial risk management in large non-financial companies. Relevant job titles include, but not limited to: Risk Analyst, Investment Consultant, Financial Analyst, Risk Manager/ Adviser, Fund Manager, Investment Banking, Private Equity.

Programme Structure

Courses

Corporate Finance
Research Methods in Finance
Derivatives and Risk Management
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Financial Markets & Institutions
Financial Risk and Regulation
Economics for Business and Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Finance Risk Management Financial Management View 15 other Masters in Finance in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant Bachelor’s degree equivalent to an Upper Second Class or with a Good GPA (3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent) from an accredited university with Finance or Economics or Accounting or Business Administration or a related discipline with some mathematical content.
A minimum EmSAT score of 1400, TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT), IELTS academic score of 6.0, or their equivalents on another standardised nationally, or internationally, recognised test that is approved by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
A copy of the updated C.V
Submission of a certificate of equivalency issued by the Ministry of Education in the UAE for all previous degree certificates awarded by institutions outside the UAE.
A copy of the passport along with a copy of the Emirates ID (If available).
Al Ethbara Number (for UAE nationals only)

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

85000 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 85000 AED for the full programme during 12 months.
National

85000 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 85000 AED for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Dubai

5300 - 9200 AED /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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