Project Risk Management

Course aim

To provide students with an advanced level of theoretical and technical knowledge of risk management processes and and methodologies as applied across the life cycle of a project.

Course content

Students will study a broad set of inter-related theoretical concepts and practical techniques and processes including: examination of alternative methodologies; Uncertainty management; Risk identification, analysis and evaluation; Risks at different phases of the project life cycle; Risk tools and techniques; Risk mitigation and treatment methods; Computer based risk management and compliance systems; Project risk knowledge management and lessons learnt.

Textbook(s)

Project Management Institute 2017, A guide to the project management body of knowledge, 6th Edition, Project Management Institute Inc, Philadelphia

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

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

Essay, Examination, Group project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.