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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Strategic Risk Management
Reference	BSM741	Version	6
Created	May 2021	SCQF Level	SCQF 11
Approved	February 2019	SCQF Points	15
Amended	August 2021	ECTS Points	7.5

Aims of Module
To evaluate the key principles of risk management in the professional working environment.

Learning Outcomes for Module
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 appraise the different ontological perspectives of risk/uncertainty, the nature of systemic risk and its management.
3	Critically analyse the challenges of risk management at a governance and regulatory level and within organisations.
4	Critically analyse the role of Corporate Social Responsibility and ethics in risk management systems and the increasing focus on the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) metrics in risk assessment.
5	Critically appraise the development, implementation and role of Business Continuity Planning with regard to corporate strategy.

Indicative Module Content
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.

Indicative Module Content

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
This module is delivered in both On-Campus and Online modes. The module utilises a combination of lectures, workshops, 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 synchronously and asynchronously, including topic guides, online chats/classrooms, exercises, group work areas and discussion forums.

Module Delivery

This module is delivered in both On-Campus and Online modes. The module utilises a combination of lectures, workshops, 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 synchronously and asynchronously, including topic guides, online chats/classrooms, exercises, group work areas and discussion forums.

Indicative Student Workload	Full Time	Part Time
Contact Hours	30	30
Non-Contact Hours	120	120
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
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, 5
Description:	Individual case study assessment.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required.
Module Grade	Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A	A
B	B
C	C
D	D
E	E
F	F
NS	Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module	None.
Corequisites for module	None.
Precluded Modules	None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
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

Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

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