MGPS 5020 Managing Risk
Worldwide theories, research, principles, and practices pertaining to the discipline of managing risk have evolved significantly over the past ten years, especially in countries such as Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Continued catastrophes have emphasized the need for more robust systems for managing risk accompanied by a highly sophisticated approach that supports the development of an appropriate risk mentality. This course is designed so that students can obtain a robust understanding in the discipline of risk management better-termed "managing risk". Students will review case studies of companies that have both been successful in their efforts to manage risk and those that have been unsuccessful. In both situations, an in depth analysis will be applied to determine the root causes for the successes and failures. Upon completion of this course students will have learned how to: gain an appreciation for evolution of this managing risk discipline over the past 20 years to what is now considered best in class thinking; extract the essential ingredients for managing risk throughout the organization and assemble them; take a holistic approach to risk using the objectives, principles, process and framework from ISO 31000; think in an integrated fashion and participate in effective risk management implementation efforts; conduct an initial assessment of the adequacy of a company's risk management system; and appreciate the role of rating agencies, regulatory agencies, various standard setters, other professional organizations, and the Board of Directors.