Project Risk Management

This module presents an advanced study of risk and the application of risk management in the workplace with a particular focus on project risk management.  The syllabus covers:

• Introduction to risk, uncertainty and risk management
• Risk attitudes and appetites of individuals, groups, organisations and society
• Risk management in the workplace: enterprise, health & safety, finance and data
• Government and legislative influences
• Definitions and frameworks for strategic risk management
• Qualitative risk assessment methods
• Quantitative risk analysis
• Modelling tools and techniques to assist in decision making under uncertainty

Undertaking this module will develop a number of graduate attributes.  Case studies are used to demonstrate work-based practice.  The module will equip the students with a full understanding of the origins and purposes of risk management.  They will develop critical-thinking, problem-solving and presentation skills.

At the end of this module the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principal concepts and theories of risk and uncertainty.
• Critically evaluate the influences of individuals, systems and organisations upon managing risk.
• Identify and critically evaluate the use of typical approaches to evaluating and controlling risks in business and project situations.
• Apply specialised methods and techniques for modelling and managing risk.

This is an SCQF Level 11 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.

 

Delivery 

To be confirmed.

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Dr Sara Hajikazemi and Alan Arokiam.

 

Funding

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some delegates.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk.

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.  If you do not meet this criteria, please enquire here.

 

Graduate Apprenticeship

In addition to being available on a CPD basis, this module is part of our fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship - BA (Hons) Business and Project Management.

The GA in Business and Project Management is brand new for 2024 and has been developed in collaboration with industry leaders to develop aspiring Project Managers who possess with the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate large-scale and intricate projects across diverse sectors.

Creating limitless opportunities, it serves as a driving force to broaden your talent pipeline and unlock unparalleled professional development.

For further information, please contact apprenticeships@uws.ac.uk