Postgraduate USA-MPM9222-2021

Business Continuity Management Systems

Investigate the theory behind business continuity management. Explore societal factors that can impact businesses. Identify disaster recovery protocols.Highlight the systems that assess whether a firm is at risk from internal and external threats

Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge that includes recent developments in business continuity and its application in professional practice
investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to the business continuity body of knowledge and practice
generate and evaluate the justification and interpretation of theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to a variety of audiences
demonstrate theoretical knowledge and skills to apply creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice in the area of business continuity
reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship in the area of contemporary business continuity

Topics covered

- Business continuity management systems and concepts including Societal Factors and Business Impact Analysis
- Enterprise Risk Assessment
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
- Recovery Objectives

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

USA-MPM413-Project Risk Management and USA-MPM414-Project Control Methods and USA-MPM411-Principles of Project Management and USA-MPM417-Project Leadership & Teams ;

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject provides you with an advanced understanding of a complex body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in business continuity as applied in professional practice.

Assessments

Online activities (35%)
Group assignment (1500 words pp) (35%)
Reflective Report (1500 words) (30%)

Textbooks