SFRA Special Topics Courses

A portfolio of "Special Topics" courses was offered to MSc students in 2010/2011. These courses are led by industrial companies and are designed to expose students to topical issues affecting the industry, as well as to methods and solutions used by industry. They are also referred to as "guided reading" courses as a large element of self-study is expected of the students.

Special Topics Courses

  • Four courses took place over the period 18 to 25 February 2011 inclusive.
  • The company's nominated lecturer gives one or more lectures. The lectures are typically of 2-3 hours' duration per session, and some extend over 2 sessions.
  • The course lecturer suggests a course of further reading and an assignment.
  • The assignment is generally assessed by means of either a student presentation or an essay.
  • The assessment is carried out by an academic member of staff.
  • Students interested in potential MSc placements within a company are recommended to attend the company's special topics course.

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List of Special Topics 2010/2011 Session

Course: Introduction to Asset Management

Led by: Anne Richards, Chief Investment Officer, Aberdeen Asset Management

  • Date and Time: 09.00 - 11.00, Friday 18 February 2011
  • Venue: Room 5327, James Clerk Maxwell Building, King's Buildings, University of Edinburgh

Course: Economic Scenario Generation

Led by: Dr David Antonio, Barrie & Hibbert

  • Part I - Date and Time: 13.30 - 16.30, Friday 18 February 2011
  • Part I - Venue: Room 1501, James Clerk Maxwell Building, King's Buildings, University of Edinburgh
  • Part II - Date and Time: 13.30 - 16.30, Friday 25 February 2011
  • Part II - Venue: Room 1501, James Clerk Maxwell Building, King's Buildings, University of Edinburgh

Course: Retail Credit Risk

Led by: Dr Alan Forrest, Royal Bank of Scotland Group

  • Part I - Date and Time: 09.00 - 11.00, Monday 21 February 2011
  • Part I - Venue: Room EM183, Earl Mountbatten Building, Riccarton Campus, Heriot-Watt University
  • Part II - Date and Time: Thursday 24 February 2011
  • Part II - Venue: Room WA308, William Arrol Building, Riccarton Campus, Heriot-Watt University

Course: Counterparty Credit Risk

Led by: Dr Ronnie Barnes, Royal Bank of Scotland Group

  • Date and Time: 09.00 - 11.00, Friday 25 February 2011
  • Venue: Room 5327, James Clerk Maxwell Building, King's Buildings, University of Edinburgh

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List of Special Topics 2010/2011 Session



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