入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求： A good honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
英语要求：English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in all individual components, or equivalent.
学费 Tuition Fee：2011/2012 £10,100
课程特征 Course Features：
Through this course, you will gain:
•a broader understanding of risk management, including current tools and techniques
•an understanding of the risk and crisis management implementation process
•an ability to contribute to managing risk and business effectiveness
Benefits to employers, risk professionals and organisations include:
•a thorough understanding of management techniques and concepts to successfully manage risk
•a proven ability to analyse risks, threats and opportunities, assess needs and devise and implement solutions
•the ability to implement business continuity planning and crisis management
课程内容 Course Content ：
Units of study are:
Strategic Risk Management
This unit explores the theoretical frameworks and interdisciplinary nature of risk and effective risk management in organisations.
Organisational Risk
This unit investigates the concepts of organisational risk and corporate security. These include major aspects of IT security, physical security, company fraud and related contemporary issues in security management.
Environmental Risk
This unit highlights the application of regulatory requirements from European Union and UK legislation, and the evaluation of first and second order risks on organisations. Environmental risk frameworks and the impact of environmental risk management strategies are also explored.
Business Continuity and Crisis Management
This unit studies the development of effective continuity and crisis planning. Scenario planning will be examined, including how to develop and use key frameworks and procedures for organisational training as preparation for crises.
Corporate Governance
This unit examines the business value of effective corporate governance in organisations, together with key internal controls and accountability. Subjects include stakeholder analysis, management and board effectiveness, and their influence on risk planning and development.
Project Risk
This unit focuses on project risk management processes, systems and technology. Central to the unit is a consideration of the key challenges in the application of project risk identification and response frameworks.
People and Skills in Risk Management
This unit explores the importance of human factors and people skills in risk perception and management. The roles of the individuals, teams and leaders are examined in the context of developing and implementing risk management policies and strategies.
Research Methods
This unit will develop research and analysis skills for critical cross-disciplinary investigations. Key areas of research design studied include the nature of measurement, the use of appropriate techniques, and methods of quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
The Dissertation
This unit comprises the final part of the course. You will undertake a 15,000-word management research project (dissertation) that combines a review of previous research undertaken in your chosen topic, with your own data collection and analysis. The research project provides a unique opportunity for you to demonstrate the subject knowledge you have acquired, as well as your analytical abilities and problem-solving skills that are highly regarded by potential employers. During this phase, your research will be supervised by an experienced academic with expertise in your chosen topic area.
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment：
The course units are delivered as a series of three-day modules, with all assessment by coursework assignments. Classes are challenging but informal and friendly, and you are encouraged to participate in discussion and debate. The course tutors are available to support your studies through face-to-face tutorials, email and telephone conferencing.
A personal tutor is assigned to each student and you will also have access to a specialist Academic Skills Unit (ASK) offering assistance on a wide range of issues, from essay writing to time management and referencing conventions. In addition, if English is not your first language, there are free courses available to help familiarise you with the use of English for academic purposes.
职业机会 Career Opportunities:
The course units are delivered as a series of three-day modules, with all assessment by coursework assignments. Classes are challenging but informal and friendly, and you are encouraged to participate in discussion and debate. The course tutors are available to support your studies through face-to-face tutorials, email and telephone conferencing.
A personal tutor is assigned to each student and you will also have access to a specialist Academic Skills Unit (ASK) offering assistance on a wide range of issues, from essay writing to time management and referencing conventions. In addition, if English is not your first language, there are free courses available to help familiarise you with the use of English for academic purposes.