https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/E_MFRM_BREThis is the practical course in the minor Risk Management for Financial Institutions (RMFI). In this course you will use your academic skills in analysing a practical problem. Abstract fundamental structures in the research question and substantiate your view with arguments. You will apply your knowledge in an other (practical) context. Examining the case you will use methods to identify, monitor and manage the topic of risk management in your case study. The objective is to experience a real risk management challenge or problem for a financial institution and you will gain additional knowledge in the area of the topic of your case study. Bridging theory and practice you will work in a group of students on a practical problem regarding risk management. Your group will write a report and give a presentation. Working on this case study will broadening your horizon due to a deep dive into a practical problem set up by VU research.After the gained knowledge in the four Risk Management courses, it is time to experience risk management in practice. There will be several topics regarding risk available where financial institutions has to deal with. With your group (2-5 students) you will identify, monitor and assess the problem.Kick-off meeting, guidance of the Minor Risk staff. Four weeks full practical research, preparation for presentation and writing the report.Written report and presentation.Not applicable.The Minor Risk is for students from all bachelor programmes (with some exceptions, see the admission criteria below) who want to acquire familiarity with Risk Management and Financial Institutions.Only students who have participated in the other four courses in the Minor Risk can participate in the Big Risk Experience.A basic course in quantitative methods and/or statistics is strongly recommended.