This class exists in these courses :
• Faculté de Gestion, Economie & Sciences - Masters - Master 1 Finance Responsable et Durable - S1 - 3 ECTS

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the basic principles of finance, business and economics. Good comprehension of English

Learning outcomes

AIMS- The aims of the course include:

• Understand the principles and concepts of Risk Management
• Overview the main definitions and theories of Risk Management
• Explain why Risk Management is important
• Analyse various situations and case studies
• Understand the importance of Financial Risk Management
• Analyse Risk registers and draw-up action plans
• Consider the role of internal audit in the Governance, Risk management and Compliance process
• Risk Management, Ethics and Codes of Conduct
• Measure the impact of risk (events and opportunities)

LEARNING OUTCOMES- At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Explain the risk management process
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the complexities of risk management techniques
• Master the key concepts and principles of financial risk management
• Identify the characteristics of not implementing effective risk management
• Analyse the qualitative and quantitative aspects of risk management

Course description

1. Definition of risk management
2. Theories in implementing effective risk management
3. Opportunities and threats
4. Risk management process
5. Risk registers, accountability and action plans
6. Financial risk management
7. Derivative products
8. Hedging processes
9. Case studies and assignments

Class type

Class structure

About Assignments :

During the course, students will be requested to carry out research, deliver presentations and write papers in groups.

About Exam :

It will include: theoretical questions on key concepts of Risk Management as well as specific examples of organisational and financial risk management.

About Research Topic:

Students will be required to choose a particular research topic based on the subjects covered during the course. Students work in groups of 2/3 and should make a presentation and submit an accompanying written research paper.

Teaching methods

Assessment

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