Stream

Risk Management - RISKMS8417

Stream Summary

Faculty: UNSW Business School

School: School of Risk and Actuarial Studies

Contact:  UNSW Business School Student Centre

Program: 8417 - Commerce (Extension)

Award(s):

Master of Commerce (Extension) (Specialisation)

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Stream Outline

How do commercial organisations manage operational risks? This Master of Commerce specialisation examines the everyday risks in carrying out an organisation’s activities, through people, systems and processes, how to manage and mitigate those risks, and the challenges involved.

Stream Structure

Compulsory Core courses:

One Data Analysis Courses:

One Compulsory Gateway Courses:
Two Gateway Elective courses from the following: (for MCom Extension students choice may be determined by the second Specialisation chosen):

Three Required Specialisation courses:

Two Elective Specialisation courses from the following:
One general Elective (MCom only)
You may choose from the above elective specialisation list or broaden your learning by choosing another MCom course.

One Capstone course:
Or if students have chosen at least 2 FINS electives:

Or


There is also the opportunity for high performing students to participate in an MCom Practicum (COMM5030). How to apply COMM5030.


CREDIT TRANSFERS (including the Data Analysis course) may be awarded for courses (maximum 24 UOC) based on your previous studies. These credits will be assessed upon application and you will be notified (in the offer letter) of the credit/s awarded.

It is recommended students contact the UNSW Business School 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 UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
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