Risk Management - RISKMS8404
Stream Summary
Faculty: Australian School of Business
School: School of Risk and Actuarial Studies
Contact: Australian School of Business Student Centre
Program: 8404 - Commerce
Award(s):
Master of Commerce (Specialisation)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Stream Outline
The Master of Commerce and Master of Commerce (Extension) Risk Management specialisation focuses on the management of operational risks in commercial organisations. Courses focus on the examination of risks that arise from the execution of an organisation’s day-today activities through its people, systems and processes, and the challenges associated with their effective management.
Stream Structure
Master of Commerce (MCom) students must complete:
- 2 MCom core courses
- 3 Gateway courses - made up of designated specialist core course/s depending on the specialisation chosen
- 6 Specialisation courses
- 1 Capstone course
Master of Commerce (Extension) (MCom (Ext)), with two specialisations to complete, where possible must use their elective or remaining Gateway option to complete the designated Gateway course option for the Sub-specialisation.
Two Compulsory Core courses:
Two Compulsory Core courses:
Choose 1 from 2 Data Analysis Courses:
OR
Substitution may occur based upon the prior background and studies of the student. Proof of prior studies or skill is required.
Three Compulsory Gateway courses:
ACCT5906 a substitution may be granted if the student has Accounting or decision making using financial information in their prior studies. They may then choose an additional course from the Gateway list of courses.
Three Required Specialisation courses:
Three Required Specialisation courses:
Three Elective Specialisation courses from the following:
One Capstone course:
- COMM5010 Strategy,Mktg&Mgt (6 UOC)
OR, if students have chosen at least 2 FINS electives:
Provides a ‘cohort’ experience in a work-relevant context for all specialisations in the general area of Strategy, Marketing, Risk and Management.
If you choose to study the Master of Commerce (Extension) program 8417, you have the option to choose 4 courses (to provide you with depth of learning) from the following Sub- specialisations:
If you choose to study the Master of Commerce (Extension) program 8417, you have the option to choose 4 courses (to provide you with depth of learning) from the following Sub- specialisations:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Information Systems
- Management
- Business Law
- Taxation
- *General Option
* The General Option sub-specialisation allows you to choose two courses from the MCom and optional two courses outside of the MCom (other programs within ASB) or courses from other Faculties(with permission).
It is recommended students contact the ASB Student Centre for guidance on options available to increase depth of learning.
It is recommended students contact the ASB Student Centre for guidance on options available to increase depth of learning.
Further Information
Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
