Postgraduate USA-MPM413-2018

Project Risk Management

Utilise various analysis techniques to investigate risk at different stages of a project’s lifecycle. Differentiate strategic and operational risk. Devise ways to mitigate and control risk. Switch onto computer-based risk management tools.

Duration

14 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

16 Jul 2018

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2018

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

demonstrate an international perspective to the knowledge area of project risk and uncertainty management processes as applied across prokect lifecycles
distinguish and apply different analysis appropriate for each project lifecycle phase, including distinguishing between strategic risk and operational (business) risk
demonstrate an ability to apply advanced skills and knowledge to identify, analyse and evaluate risk in complex project environments
generate practical and appropriate risk management plans to mitigate and control risk
critically evaluate and adopt computer based systems to capture lessons learnt and manage risk

Topics covered

Topics
- Examination of alternative methodologies
- Uncertainty management
- Risk identification, analysis and evaluation
- Risk at different phases of project lifecycle
- Risk tools and techniques
- Risk mitigation and treatment methods
- Computer based risk management and compliance systems
- Project risk knowledge management and lessons learnt
Study resources
- Instructional Methods
  - Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
  - Web links
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
- Print Materials
  - Welcome letter
- Online Materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials
  - Online Assessment

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

USA-PJM-GCE-2018
USA-PJM-MAS-2018
USA-PJM-GDI-2018
USA-MPM-MAS-2018
USA-MPD-MAS-2018

Elective

OUA-PSU-GCE-2018

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject will provide you with an advanced level of theoretical and technical knowledge of risk management processes and methodologies as applied across the lifecycle of a project.

Assessments

Online activities (30%)
2000 words equivalent (40%)
Group report (30%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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Related Degrees

postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2018

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