Advanced Business Risk Management

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The University of Cape Town (UCT) Advanced Business Risk Management online short course equips you with the ability to recognize and evaluate organizational risks and create strategies and controls to mitigate them. This course delves into managing risks related to reputation, finance, investment, and behavior, providing a practical learning experience through real-world case studies.

Risk assessment
Internal control evaluation
Reputational risk management
Financial risk management
Investment risk management

Overview

This course goes beyond fundamental concepts to equip you with the ability to recognize and evaluate organizational risks and create strategies and controls to mitigate them. You will learn to manage risks related to reputation, finance, investment, and behavior, and utilize insights to make informed decisions. The course closely replicates the risk management process, resulting in a practical learning experience that allows you to apply theory and best practices to real-world case studies.

English
course language
Professional Certification
upon course completion

Who is this course for?

Working Professionals

Individuals who aim to enhance their career in business risk management.

Experienced Risk Officers

Professionals who wish to refresh their expertise and stay up to date with the latest developments in their field.

Business and Management Background

Those with a background in business and management looking to transition into a risk-focused position.

Why should you take this course?

Enhance your capability to effectively navigate volatility and uncertainty, thereby bolstering company performance. This course covers key topics such as financial risk management, reputational risk, and internal controls, making it ideal for professionals looking to advance their careers in risk management.

Pre-Requisites

1 / 3

No formal prerequisites are required for enrolment.
Having financial literacy would be advantageous.
Recommended for students who have completed the UCT Business Risk Management online short course or are presently working in the risk management field.

What will you learn?

Orientation module

Welcome to your Online Campus

Module 1

The business context

Module 2

Governance, ethics and reputational risk

Module 3

Internal controls

Module 4

Information systems risk

Module 5

Financial risk and foreign operations

Module 6

Investment risk

Module 7

Behavioral risk

Module 8

Risk awareness: Recording, monitoring and reviewing

Meet your instructor

David Taylor
Director, African Institute of Financial Markets and Risk Management
David Taylor is the Director of the African Institute of Financial Markets and Risk Management (AIFMRM). He is also an Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town.

Frequently Asked Questions

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