Special Executive Masters Programme in Managing Business Risk and Uncertainty

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The Special Executive Masters Programme (SEMP) 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 Special Executive Masters Programme (SEMP) in Managing Business Risk and Uncertainty 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 deliver practical and realistic solutions to the challenges to the risk management experts, which in turn is supported by appropriate reference to theoretical and conceptual analysis.

Accreditation

All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.

Entry Requirements

There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course.

Course Modules

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Navigating the MSBM Study Portal

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Course Structure and Guidelines

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Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components

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VIDEO - How to Avoid Plagiarism in Your Writing

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Harvard Referencing Style Guide

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How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

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Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

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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.

Understanding the concept of Operational Risk

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Understanding The Risk Models

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Standards And Approaches Of Operational Risks

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Risk Analysis and Modelling

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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.

Understanding Risk Management Principles

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Key Legislative Frameworks Influencing Risk Management Decisions

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Understanding Risk Management Standards

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Risk Management Policy and Procedures

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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.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Ethics

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Analysing Ethical Theories And Their Relevance In Ethical Practice
Identifying and Resolving Common Business Ethics Problem Areas

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Understanding Ethical Governance Perspectives
Business Ethics, Corporate Governance and Organizational Behaviour
Understanding Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

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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.

The Function of Risk Management in Organizations

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Understanding Business Risks

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Understanding Risk Control Through Risk Financing

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Risk Assessment and its impact on Business

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Analysing Risk Environmental

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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.

Understanding Consumer Decision Making Dynamics And Risks

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Understanding Consumer Decision Making Dynamics And Risks

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Country Risk Analysis, International Banking and Trade Finance

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Risk Identification and Analysis

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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.

Research Philosophies and Principles
VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion

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Selecting a Research Topic
Searching and Reviewing Literature
VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review

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Developing conceptual Framework
PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework

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Research Strategy and Design
Research Methods I

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Research Methods II

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PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method

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Research Methods: Data Analysis

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Research Proposal and Writing Up
Research Ethics

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QUIZ - Advanced Business Research Methods

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Workshops

This is a self-study programme with unlimited tutor support. You will never be more than a message or phone call away from our tutors.

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 are no Visa Requirements for this Course as its an Online Course.

"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.

This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.

Navigating the MSBM Study Portal

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Course Structure and Guidelines

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components

Watch this video to gain further insight.
VIDEO - How to Avoid Plagiarism in Your Writing

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Harvard Referencing Style Guide

Watch this video to gain further insight.
How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.

Understanding the concept of Operational Risk

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Understanding The Risk Models

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Standards And Approaches Of Operational Risks

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Risk Analysis and Modelling

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

Understanding Risk Management Principles

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Key Legislative Frameworks Influencing Risk Management Decisions

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Understanding Risk Management Standards

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Risk Management Policy and Procedures

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Ethics

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Analysing Ethical Theories And Their Relevance In Ethical Practice
Identifying and Resolving Common Business Ethics Problem Areas

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Understanding Ethical Governance Perspectives
Business Ethics, Corporate Governance and Organizational Behaviour
Understanding Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

The Function of Risk Management in Organizations

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Understanding Business Risks

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Understanding Risk Control Through Risk Financing

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Risk Assessment and its impact on Business

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Analysing Risk Environmental

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

Understanding Consumer Decision Making Dynamics And Risks

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Understanding Consumer Decision Making Dynamics And Risks

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Country Risk Analysis, International Banking and Trade Finance

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Risk Identification and Analysis

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.

Research Philosophies and Principles
VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Selecting a Research Topic
Searching and Reviewing Literature
VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review

Watch this video to gain further insight.
Developing conceptual Framework
PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Research Strategy and Design
Research Methods I

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Research Methods II

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method

Downloadable material to advance your understanding of this module.
Research Methods: Data Analysis

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
Research Proposal and Writing Up
Research Ethics

Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic.
QUIZ - Advanced Business Research Methods

Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct.