Core Module Information
Module title: Corporate Risk Management

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: FIN09104
Module leader: Tienyu Hwang
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 covers essential topics related to corporate risk management, including the features of risk, cyber-related risks, and financial crime, as well as the essentials of risk management, organisational risk, risk culture, and communication.During the module, you will also become familiar with risk behaviour analysis, risk and decision-making, enterprise risk management, contingency planning, insurance and non-insurance transfer, risk financing, loss prevention and reduction, and loss accumulation.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically review the philosophy of risk management and its application in different organisations.

LO2: Evaluate the techniques of risk management in a variety of situations and in response to changing risk patterns.

LO3: Analyse the impact of human behaviour on attitudes to risk.

LO4: Critically appraise the factors that risk managers need to take into account in order to prevent or restrict the extent of loss.

LO5: Analyse and evaluate the various financing techniques available to the risk manager in dealing with risk.

LO6: Analyse the current developments which are taking place in the area of risk management, in particular, the more holistic approach which is incorporated in the concept of enterprise risk management.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Tienyu Hwang
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 You will be taught how to identify risks, analyse risk and manage risks. The lectures will have a 12 week period and you will have a good understand of managing corporate risk in an efficient way.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 You will take part in discussing questions relating to each unit. You will conduct some case studies in dealing with risks faced by a risk manager.
Online Guided independent study 176 You will need to do independent study for the topics in the module, conduct tutorial questions and prepare for your coursework assignment.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 70 1~2~3~4~5~6 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours You will have an online exam to answer specific questions in relation to the learning outcomes.
Essay 30 1~2~3~4~5~6 Week 11 , WORDS= 2000 words You need to submit a written assignment to identify key risks the company faces and develop risk management strategies to handle these risks.
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100
2025/6, Trimester 2, BLENDED,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: BLENDED
Location of delivery: WEST LOTHIAN
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Tienyu Hwang
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Lecture 12 You will be taught via online pre-recorded lectures how to identify risks, analyse risk and manage risks. The lectures will have a 12 week period and you will have a good understand of managing corporate risk in an efficient way.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 You will take part in discussing questions relating to each unit. You will conduct some case studies in dealing with risks faced by a risk manager.
Online Guided independent study 176 You will need to do independent study for the topics in the module, conduct tutorial questions and prepare for your coursework assignment.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 70 1~2~3~4~5~6 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours You will have an online exam to answer specific questions in relation to the learning outcomes.
Essay 30 1~2~3~4~5~6 Week 11 , WORDS= 2000 words You need to submit a written assignment to identify key risks the company faces and develop risk management strategies to handle these risks.
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
FIN09104 - Corporate Risk Management