| CODE | INS5022 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Advanced Enterprise Risk Management | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Insurance and Risk Management | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit is based on practical learning material developed and updated together with the Federation of European Risk Managers (FERMA)’s and the Public Risk Management Organization (PRIMO) team of risk experts. It covers the main blocks of the Body of Knowledge, Case Studies and Practical Exposures which are the object of a Risk Management Professional. That is Risk Management Frameworks, Strategies, Objectives, Standards, responsibilities, Policies and tools. Study-unit Aims: - To set out the fundamental knowledge that applicants will require for a career in risk management. - To set risk management within the broader context of an organisation. - To determine the mechanisms and tools that are required for the treatment of risks and losses, with particular emphasis on control and reduction measures. - To communicate the nature, purpose and steps involved in risk control. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Define the process of risk identification, assessment and evaluation within an organisation; - Communicate and report the nature, purpose and steps involved in risk control; - Identify and communicate financing techniques; the principles underpinning insurance; and the primary benefits insurance contributes to society. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Pro-actively Identify, compile, analyse, evaluate and measure exposure to the following risks: • Probable • Accidental • Extraordinary business losses faced by individuals and organisations • Emerging (for example cyber, social media and climate change risk) • Reputation • Regulatory • Supply chain • Financial • Legal • Property • Personnel • Political • Environmental • Fraud. - Determine and suggest the range of risk control techniques, including prevention, protection and reduction techniques available; - Determine and develop loss prevention and protection strategies, as well as engage with business units. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Study Material Provided by FERMA and put on VLE. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-Requisite qualifications: An EQF Level 6 qualification or equivalent as determined by the BOS | |||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Christian Bonnici West Sharon Marya Cilia Tortell Simon Grima (Co-ord.) Mark Lawrence Mario Zammit |
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