Quantitative Asset and Risk Management (English)
Practice-oriented education for the financial experts of tomorrow
In the Quantitative Asset and Risk Management (ARIMA) master’s programme you will gain knowledge and practical skills through intensive, practice-based training in the fields of financial risk management and asset management. Comprehensive insights of industry experts focussing on banking and insurance will further enhance your learning. This unique combination opens up exciting prospects for a highly successful career in the finance sector.
International experience and a professional network
Benefit from our diverse international offerings:
- Graduate with a double degree.
- Study at a partner university, either for a whole semester or by participating in an intensive programme for two weeks.
- Exchange ideas, in Vienna and abroad, with students from all over the world.
- Engage with lecturers boasting a range of professional experience in Europe and abroad.
The global network and the international skills you gain in this programme pave the way to a dynamic and mobile international career.
In recognition of our programme’s focus on internationalisation, we were awarded the Certificate for Quality in Internationalisation (CeQuInt) in 2023.
Data management and analysis skills for the future
Learn to use the most widely used programming languages and tools in the finance world, such as Python, R, SAS, SQL and Bloomberg. Mastering these technical skills is essential for modern asset and risk management, and acquiring them prepares you for the demands of the job market.
During the course of this programme, you have the opportunity of earning certificates and qualifications, such as the SAS Joint Certificate or PRMIA Exams. Such qualifications demonstrate your skills and enhance your career opportunities.
An efficient start to your studies
While our programme appeals to candidates with an affinity for mathematics and statistics, we recognise that not all students start with the same level of theoretical knowledge. Our onboarding programme supports you in preparing for the complex topics of the programme. Targeted warm-up courses and support from academic staff lay the foundations for achieving success in your studies.
As a graduate you will be able to:
Graduates are able to
- describe and analyse the connections between asset and risk management in finance
- quantify and assess risk types in risk management, and infer measures for integrated steering of banks and insurance companies
- analyse various asset classes and their products
- carry out portfolio selections, and calculate key performance and risk measures
- apply financial mathematics and statistics to developing financial models
- solve problems together with experts from other disciplines by applying risk management and asset management strategies and methods under consideration of ethical and social responsibilities
- cooperate, as competent experts, in a globalised work environment or in international teams
Typical career fields open to you after graduation:
- Asset management
- Risk management
- Liability management
- Private banking and family office
- Compliance and regulatory reporting
- Consulting
You can find more information in the current brochure of the degree programme
Have a closer look:
Brochure Quantitative Asset and Risk ManagementDownloads
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Curriculum MA ARIMA Quantitative Asset and Risk Management Download icon(pdf 285.632 KB)
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Guide Master Application and Admission Download icon(pdf 470.976 KB)
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Education Contract Master Download icon(pdf 142.456 KB)
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General terms and conditions security deposit Download icon(pdf 110.69 KB)
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"As part of the programme, students are familiarised with the different types of risks to which financial familiarised with the different types of risks to which financial institutions are exposed and learn to identify, assess and manage them. This is of central importance, as the complexity of global financial markets is increasing due to new innovations such as AI or blockchain and continuously increasing regulation is constantly increasing. Overall, the degree programme offers a comprehensive education that covers both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of finance and optimally prepares students for a career. optimally prepares students for a career in the the capital markets."
Alexander Fischer, MA, MSc, graduate