Overview

The barriers between institutions are eroding and competition is increasing due to deregulation and new product development. Managing internal operations more efficiently and adapting to the changing external environment is critical to institutions’ survival.

Students in the Financial Risk Management at Northeastern University will learn to measure the impact of accounting decisions on performance; manage risks, assets, and liabilities to meet corporate goals; understand domestic and international financial systems and the institutions within them; and build financial relationships that foster marketing financial products.

Unique features

This program is appropriate for individuals working in brokerage houses, investment or commercial banks, insurance companies, or real estate.
Study in Boston on our flagship campus, a hub for healthcare, education, finance, business, biotechnology, and the life sciences.

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Accounting Fundamentals for Financial Instit.
Asset and Liability Management
Risk Management: Derivatives and Alternative Investments
Credit Risk Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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6.5

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General requirements

Online application
Professional resumé
Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; official transcripts required at the time of admission
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
English language proficiency proof. Students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date
TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or NU Global Exam scores
Other materials may be required

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

14704 USD / full

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Out-of-State

14704 USD / full

≈ 14704 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

14704 USD / full

≈ 14704 USD / full

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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

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Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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