The purpose of the module is to: 
- Become familiar with the different types of financial risks that a bank may face; 
- Develop skills in the assessment of market, credit and operational risks; 
- Become familiar with the various hedging strategies through the use of derivative financial instruments; 
- Know the different methods of calculating VAR; 
- Study the new recommendations and framework policies established by regulatory bodies, in particular the Basel Accords.