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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Strategic Risk Management | |||
Reference | BSM741 | Version | 3 |
Created | August 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
Approved | May 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To develop an understanding of the key principles of risk management in the professional working environment. Students will gain an appreciation of the key principles of organising, planning, implementing, performing, incident and emergency management, reviewing and continuous improvement associated with Risk Management. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Critically evaluate the integration of risk management systems in a strategic context. |
2 | Critically analyse the challenges of risk management. |
3 | Critically analyse the role of Corporate Social Responsibility and ethics in risk management systems. |
4 | Critically appraise the development, implementation and role of Business Continuity Planning with regard to corporate strategy. |
Indicative Module Content |
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The critical examination of strategic philosophy in relation to the setting and continuous improvement of performance standards; the establishment and maintenance of an effective system of risk management; all aspects of risk management are considered including, but not limited to, health and safety, environmental and security; planning and alignment of risk objectives with other organisational goals. |
Module Delivery |
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This module is delivered in both full time on campus and online distance modes. The module utilises a combination of lectures, work-shops, online exercises, tutorials and other student-centred learning activities as appropriate. Online students will have access to a range of materials and tools to facilitate their learning, including topic guides, online chats, Blackboard Classroom, exercises, group-work areas and discussion fora. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Description: | Report to incorporate the key management systems of health & safety, sustainability & environmental and risk management. This will require demonstrable subject knowledge in each area, plus a critical understanding and level of competency regarding the integrated nature of all three systems. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%) | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | 70% or above |
B | 60 - 69% |
C | 50 - 59% |
D | 40 - 49% |
E | 35 - 39% |
F | 0% - 34% |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to SCQF level 11 entry requirements. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | BOYLE, T., 2018. Health and safety: risk management. 4th ed. Oxon: Routledge. |
2 | HOPKIN, P., 2022. Fundamentals of Risk Management. 6th ed., London : KoganPage |