Risk and Contingency Management LCB

Course aim

To introduce students to the knowledge and understanding of risk management. The conceptual and case material increases sensitivity to important aspects of risk management – from a brief history, through foundation principles of real risk, the differences between strategic and tactical risk, and emerging issues in risk management.

Course content

Theory and concept sessions will be followed by workshops covering issues and case studies. Focus will be on establishing the framework on which effective understanding and actions in risk management can be developed, particularly within the LCB environment. The sessions cover the following topics: history of risk, directions from 20th Century risk management, definitions of basic risk terminologies, fundamental risk assessment and evaluation strategies, strategic V tactical (operational) risk, current issues in risk management, 21st Century trends and directions in risk and risk management.

Textbook(s)

Glaesser, D 2006, Crisis management in the tourism industry, 2 edn, Elsevier, Oxford

Prerequisite(s)

Pre-requisites do not apply where students have received credit for these courses.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Individual or group report/assignment, Individual report/assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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