International Postgraduate Diploma in Managing Business Risk and Uncertainty
The International Postgraduate Diploma (IPGD) in Managing Business Risk and Uncertainty is designed to fit around work and personal commitments. World-class teaching is delivered via pre-recorded online lectures to enrich the learning experience. MSBM has perfected the art of delivering practical innovation and development skills. Our practice-based approach focuses on addressing real-world business problems.
We don’t just give you the theory; we ensure you learn how to apply it in your working life immediately, with case studies, webinars, business simulations, and 100% project-based.
The International Postgraduate Diploma (IPGD) in Managing Business Risk and Uncertainty provide learners with the skills and understanding of risk management that align with good strategic decision making allows you to achieve the qualification in 6 months. It is a fast track to new opportunities and enhanced career prospects.
The purpose of this programme is to provide an in-depth understanding of risk and its application in practice both for financial and non-financial organisations. Learners will learn both theoretical and practical understanding of risk including risk measurement and modelling.
Course Details
"In the ever-evolving landscape of business, uncertainty and risk are constants. Managing these factors effectively is key to sustainable success. Learn how to navigate the complexities of risk management and embrace uncertainty as an opportunity for growth. Discover practical strategies to assess, mitigate, and adapt to unforeseen challenges, ensuring your business remains resilient and prepared for whatever the future holds."
Course Details:
Risk Management Strategies: Delve into practical approaches and techniques for devising and implementing risk management strategies tailored to specific business objectives and challenges.
Corporate Governance Responsibilities: Gain insights into the ethical and regulatory obligations of corporate governance, ensuring transparency, accountability, and integrity in organizational decision-making processes.
Analyzing Risk Environment: Learn to assess the dynamic risk landscape, identifying internal and external factors that may impact organizational objectives and performance.
Risk Identification and Analysis: Develop skills in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing risks to inform strategic decision-making and enhance organizational resilience.
Advance Research Methods: Explore advanced research methodologies and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data effectively in the context of risk management and corporate governance.
Assessment: GP
Upon finishing the coursework, students must complete a graduation project(GP) that combines and utilises the knowledge acquired across different modules. This qualification embodies current practices in media and entertainment and helps learners deepen and broaden their understanding of the field at an advanced level.
Programme Structure and Credits:
This programme comprises 6 modules with 30 ECTS and 1 GP of 30 ECTS.
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.
University Progression
University Top-upOn completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from Partner University. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.
(The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fee)
University Progression
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Entry Requirements
For entry onto theInternational Postgraduate Diploma (IPGD) in Managing Business Risk and Uncertainty qualification, learners must possess:
- An honours degree in a related subject or the UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification, i.e. Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma
OR
- Mature learners (over 25) with at least five years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
Course Modules
This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of legislative frameworks that contributed to the design of risk assessment plans in organisations and learn the basics of ISO standards. ISO is a universally recognised international standard that provides principles and guidelines on risk management. These standards provide principles, a framework, and a process for managing risk that can be used by any organisation. The learners will become aware of the principles of the ISO standards.
The critical examination of strategy 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 corporate strategies.
In this unit, learners will look at the modern organisational requirement of governance leading to the evaluation of good practice relating to company affairs. This unit provides the learner with an understanding of the effect of legislation and global integration on decisions, policies, processes and activities undertaken by organisations.
The aim of this unit is to help learners develop knowledge and understanding of the importance of managing risks in business organisations and enable them to develop an effective risk management plan and review risk financing options.
This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the core concepts and tools used to build modern risk analysis models. It introduces learners to the foundations of risk analysis. These core concepts are then combined to explore a number of modern risk analysis modelling techniques. This unit will provide learners with the skills needed to apply these techniques in real-life situations.
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ ability to prepare for various types of academically based management research through the development and design of a research proposal. Learners will develop a critical understanding of the philosophical, practical and ethical concepts of research within the context of the business environment.
Workshops
Workshops are conducted by live webinars for online students.
Classroom workshops are available if there is a local branch in your country. Speak to our course advisors on this subject.
Visa Requirements
There is no Visa requirement for this programme.