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Core Module Information
Module title: Principles and Practice of Project Risk Management
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 10.00
ECTS credit value: 5
Module code: FIN11605
Module leader: Aartee Huzooree
School The Business School
Subject area group: Accounting and Finance
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module aims to develop your risk assessment skills and necessary expertise in project risk management principles and practice. The module will explore key areas and concepts to explore the complexity and ambiguity characterised by projects. Projects are increasingly used as a way of solving complex problems and tasks and the phenomenon of 'projectification' has emerged across organisations in all sectors. Applying theory and practice (for example critical path analysis, project planning), you will critically evaluate project risks using strategic tools designed for project management.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically analyse the principles and practices of project management.

LO2: Critically apply the qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques of risk analysis.

LO3: Critically examine and analyse the effects of risk and crisis from different sectors and synthesise solutions from a managerial level.

LO4: Critically evaluate risk-benefit and analysis, and the need for compliance processes.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 3, Blended, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Aartee Huzooree
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Independent Learning Lecture 10
Independent Learning Tutorial 5
Online Guided independent study 85
Total Study Hours100
Expected Total Study Hours for Module100


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 100 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 2500
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
FIN11605 Principles and Practice of Project Risk Management
 

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