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Master of Banking and Finance at Ton Duc Thang University Recognize By The Global Association of Risk Professional

Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) is one of the biggest risk management associations in the world with more than 150,000 members working in 190 countries and territories worldwide. Among that, 59,000 members are holding senior executive positions in leading banks, insurance companies, accounting companies and asset management companies. 

In May 2020, GARP has accredited the Master in Finance and Banking (MFB) program offered by the Faculty of Finance and Banking of Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) as an FRM Academic Partner. The MFB program of TDTU covers at least 70% of the body of knowledge, and 100% of the ethics/professional conduct learning objectives required for FRM Part I and Part II examination.

Ton Duc Thang University is proud to be the first university in Vietnam that offers a Master program accredited by the GARP. This is the foundation of TDTU to offer the best benefits to students following master programs of TDTU.

The Financial Risk Manager (FRM) is the leading certification for risk managers and well recognized in every major market. It is consistently in demand by nearly every major bank and firm in the world, and is awarded only to professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and ability to anticipate, respond, and adapt to critical risk issues. FRM has accredited master programs of more than 80 top universities around the world such as Bentley University (USA), New York University (USA), ESCP Europe Business School, Monash (Australia), McMaster University (Canada), SMU (Singapore), ...

Students following the MFB program offered by the Faculty of Finance and Banking of TDTU will be equipped with knowledge and skills at world-class level, an opportunity to become well-qualified FRM candidates. Students are better prepared to succeed in the challenging field of risk management.

Risk Management is one of the most developing areas in financial service in recent years. Banks in Vietnam heading toward world standard in risk management activities have increased the requirement of qualifications of professionals working in the finance and banking sector.

In order to seize the prosperous opportunities, FRM is the most demanding certification of risk managers. The FRM program offers a rigorous course of study covering all the key areas of financial risk. Demand for this certification has grown rapidly with registrations topping 80,000 in 2019. The FRM stands as the global standard in professional risk management certification.

“We are very pleased to welcome Ton Duc Thang University to the GARP Partnership for Risk Education. The Master in Finance and Banking offered by the Faculty of Finance Banking is a solid program that will provide its students with an excellent opportunity to enhance their quantitative and analytical skills. Upon completing this program, its students will be well-positioned to pursue the FRM designation and for the global risk management profession in general."

Letter of Congratulations from Mr. William H. May, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Certifications and Educational Programs, GARP.