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Risk Management for Financial Institutions

NEW Course

In September 2010 starts the new course Risk Management for Financial Institutions.

Why a new course?
• Renewed interest due to e.g. credit crisis
• Need for new generation of risk managers with a pro active attitude
• No comparable course is available:
   - aimed at financial sector
   - practice-oriented
   - academic depth
   - holistic approach
• Reactions from the market

More information: click on programme or download the factsheet

Recommendations

A Committee of comprising reputable names recommends the initiative for the new course:
Ir. André ten Damme RC (Chief Financial Officer APG), Prof.dr. Jean Frijns (committee Frijns, VU), Mr. Joanne Kellermann (Executive director De Nederlandsche Bank), Drs. Sjoerd van Keulen (chairman Holland Financial Center), Drs. Jac Kragt (Chief Risk Officer PGGM Vermogensbeheer), Drs. ing. Cees Maas (chairman Advisory Committee Future of Banks, advisor Cerberus), Prof. mr. René Maatman (board Autoriteit Financiële Markten), Prof. dr. Theo Nijman (Committee Goudswaard, Netspar).

Practical and achievable

Illustratie stuurhut

Maybe you have a demanding job and you are unsure whether you want to begin this programme. In that case, you should know that we have taken your needs into account when structuring the programme. For example:

  • Part-time
  • Course load: about 10 hours a week
  • Comparable prior education of all students, so no superfluous repetition
  • Practical approach: acquired knowledge is immediately put into practice
  • Quality: NVAO accreditation will be immediately applied for

 



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