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Cambodia’s Financial Institutions Face Growing Risk Management Concerns

As Cambodia’s financial sector continues to grow, so too do concerns about risk management. To address this pressing issue, RULE, one of Cambodia’s two higher education institutions members of the ASEAN Universities Network, has partnered with the prestigious University of Nantes in France to offer a dual Master’s degree program in Risk Management for Insurance, Banking and Finance.

A Professional Master Program

The 2-year program is designed to develop fundamental professional skills, mindset, and behavior of students. With a focus on strengthening capacities to launch a business or lead a project within an organization, the degree aims to advance students to top management positions. The program is tailored to executives working in banking and financial establishments in Southeast Asia, as well as companies with divisions dealing with finance, credit, insurance, stock market, markets, financial advisers, or advising financial institutions.

A Renowned Partner University

The University of Nantes has a long history of academic excellence, ranking among the most prestigious institutions in France and Europe. With a strong commitment to international cooperation, the university has expanded its collaborations with top management, business, insurance, banking, and finance institutions worldwide.

Program Structure

The program consists of two semesters, each lasting approximately 6 months. The first semester covers common core courses such as:

  • Business Ethics
  • Financial Accounting
  • Marketing Management
  • Research Methodology

The second semester focuses on Risk Management in Insurance, Banking and Finance, with modules covering:

  • Economic and Legal Framework
  • Analysis and Profitability
  • Strategy and Marketing
  • Mathematics and Information Systems
  • International Markets and Risk Management

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in any field related to economics and management. Passing an entrance test is also required. The entrance test consists of four topics:

  • English
  • Problem-solving and quantitative reasoning
  • General knowledge in economics and management

Tuition Fees and Calendar

The tuition fees for the program are $1600 per year or $1700 per year in two installments. The deadline for application is September 1st, with an admission interview scheduled for the same month. Classes begin in October and continue until September of the following year.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can expect to pursue careers such as:

  • Director of Business Lines within the bank industry
  • Network Director
  • Regional Director
  • Director of Agency/Branch
  • Responsible for Corporate and Institutional Clients
  • Risk Controller
  • Banking Management Controller
  • Financial Director
  • Financing Manager
  • Information Systems Developer for the Bank