MSc. Risk Management

1. Knowledge

(Aligned mainly with PLO1, PLO4, PLO5)

Graduates of the MSc in Risk Management will be able to: 

1. 1. A1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the multidimensional nature of risk (Enterprise, technological, economic, and environmental).
   2. A2. Explain the value and the proper implementation of international standards and frameworks of risk management, including the regulatory and supervisory requirements.
   3. A3. Understand advanced concepts in financial risk modeling, financial engineering, and investment risk management.
   4. Describe the theoretical foundations of decision-making under uncertainty and risk-oriented strategic planning.
   5. A5. Explore a wide range of contemporary issues in cybersecurity, disaster, and crisis management across various industries.

1. Thinking (Cognitive) skills

(Aligned mainly with PLO2, PLO4, PLO6)

Graduates of the MSc in Risk Management will be able to: 

1. 1. B1. Analyze the business environment to identify, classify, and prioritize sources of risk and causes of disruption.
   2. B2. Apply critical and analytical thinking patterns to assess complex risk scenarios using quantitative and qualitative approaches.
   3. B3. Evaluate alternative risk prevention, mitigation, and risk transfer strategies and justify optimal decisions.
   4. B4. Incorporate and integrate financial, technical, and economic data to solve real-life risk problems.
   5. B5. Develop innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to newly emerging and non-traditional forms of risk.

1. Practical (Professional) Skills

(Aligned mainly with PLO3, PLO4, PLO6)

Graduates of the MSc in Risk Management will be able to:

1. 1. C1. Apply risk management tools, techniques, and models  practically within organizational and socio-economic contexts.
   2. C2. Conduct risk assessments, Business Impact Analyses, stress testing, and scenario analysis using appropriate methodologies.
   3. C3. Utilize financial modeling and engineering techniques to manage market, credit, and investment risks.
   4. C4. Apply structured decision-making and change management approaches under conditions of risk, economic ambiguity, and uncertainty.
   5. C5. Manage crisis and disaster situations through contingency and continuity planning, organized response, and the use of up-to-date recovery solutions.

1. Communication and Interpersonal Skills

(Aligned mainly with PLO3, PLO4, PLO5)

Graduates of the MSc in Risk Management will be able to: 

1. 1. D1. Demonstrate leadership, negotiation, advisory, and coordination skills in the event of Major incidents, such as crises and disasters.
   2. D2. Defend professional judgments and decisions using logical, valid, and conscious debate/ scientific discourse underpinned by empirical evidence.
   3. D3. Promote a proactive risk management culture within organizations through effective communication.