Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management
Bachelor's degree
In Portsmouth
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Portsmouth
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Start date
Different dates available
Why take this course? Risk Managers and those responsible for the continuity of business during periods of crisis can be found in all organisations across the globe. This can be a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping and incredibly exciting role for those who like to take on challenges to ensure their organisations can withstand all sorts of environmental, technological and unpredictable situations. Resilience is key for organisations in today’s turbulent times and risk managers are fundamental to achieving this. This course will help you to acquire the knowledge, skills and tools to become a proficient and capable risk manager. The increase in British and International Standards in Risk and Crisis Management, Organisational Resilience and Continuity highlight the importance of this area which has grown into more than just a specialist subject in the education of managers, risk specialists and others. Find out more about this course, our facilities, generous scholarships and funding opportunities for postgraduate study by attending one of our regular open evenings where you can meet teaching staff and current students.
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What will I experience? On this course you can: Attend lectures including those from guest speakers from industry who provide insight into real-life scenarios and a practical take on managing risk. Develop your skills to make a difference to your organisation through honing your analytical, decision-making and communication skills to manage risk more effectively. Recognition of Prior Learning (APL) (RPL) If you have undertaken courses in risk and crisis elsewhere, either professional or academic, you may be eligible for RPL. This is particularly relevant for applicants from the armed forces and emergency services. Also, if you have attended appropriate professional development short courses at the Cabinet Office Emergency Planning College (EPC) you may be eligible for RPL on the programme. To check eligibility, please refer to www.port.ac.uk/epc. RPL requires evidence of good practice in the topics of study and of applying this appropriately at your workplace. If you wish to take advantage of this offer, a personal tutor will aid you in submission of your evidence after enrolment on the course.
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- IT
- Risk
- IT risk
- IT Management
- Management
- Skills and Training
Course programme
Also, if you have attended appropriate professional development short courses at the Cabinet Office Emergency Planning College (EPC) you may be eligible for RPL on the programme. To check eligibility, please refer to /epc. RPL requires evidence of good practice in the topics of study and of applying this appropriately at your workplace. If you wish to take advantage of this offer, a personal tutor will aid you in submission of your evidence after enrolment on the course.
Good risk managers are valued for their strategic thinking and planning expertise – they are essential for minimising costs and damage to organisations and for protecting reputations. Our graduates can be found in roles such as independent risk consultants, risk officers, healthcare risk managers, crisis team managers for petrochemical companies, risk managers within the military, auditors and security managers. The career opportunities in all sorts of different organisations around the world are endless.
- Attend lectures including those from guest speakers from industry who provide insight into real-life scenarios and a practical take on managing risk.
- Develop your skills to make a difference to your organisation through honing your analytical, decision-making and communication skills to manage risk more effectively.
Additional information
- Duration
- 1 year full time, 30 months part time
- Entry
- A second-class honours degree or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
- Fees
UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students
2016/17 entry: full time: £6,400 part time: £2,130 p/a*
2017/18 entry: full time: £6,400 part time: £2,130 p/a*Full-time course is eligible for Government Postgraduate Loan
Part-time course is not eligible for Government Postgraduate LoanInternational students
2016/17 entry: full time: £12,700 part time: £4,230 p/a*
2017/18 entry: full time: £13,300 part time: £4,430 p/a**Tuition fee is subject to annual increase.
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Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management