About the Programme
This qualification is designed for individuals aiming to become Organisational or Chief Risk Officers, qualify for IRMSA's Certified Risk Management Professional designation and enhance their skills and knowledge in risk management with a view to enhancing potential career prospects.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management lays a foundation for understanding risk management and risk-based decision-making and integrating risk strategy with business strategy. Students will learn risk management techniques through context and process exposure, applying foundational principles to practical case studies for analysis and implementation recommendations.
The qualification builds research, report writing, and presentation skills, instilling attributes such as assertiveness, boldness, creativity, devotion, and ethics. It prepares students to become leaders, ensuring they can work collaboratively and integrate risk management into the organisation, making objective and risk-informed decisions.
Programme Structure
- Fundamentals of Risk Management
- Corporate Governance and Ethics for Risk Managers
- Risk Management Integration
- Risk Management Techniques
- Risk Management Analysis and Interpretation
Please refer to the factsheet for a detailed breakdown of modules.
- Disaster Risk Management
- Financial Risk Management
- Risk Management in the Banking Industry
- Compliance Risk Management
- Insurance Management
* Please note that electives is subject to availability, depending on demand
