Risk Management

ENCH800028

Prerequisites

Course Type

Elective

Credit Hours

3

Course Description

Learning objectives of this course:

  • Explain and develop the concept and role of risk management comprehensively.
  • Introduce the use of risk management as a tool for identifying, analyzing and controlling risks using software.

Course Learning Outcomes

  • Explain and apply risk management principles in risk assessments.

Course Content / Syllabus

  • Introduction to Risk

    • Definition and types of risks (financial, operational, environmental, etc.)
    • Importance of risk management in various industries
  • Basic Principles and Guidelines Concerning Risk

    • Understanding the key principles of risk management
    • International and industry-specific guidelines for managing risk
  • Risk Management Standards

    • Overview of risk management standards (e.g., ISO 31000)
    • Application of these standards in risk management processes
  • Risk Assessment

    • Steps involved in identifying, assessing, and evaluating risks
    • Techniques for prioritizing risks based on likelihood and impact
  • Risk Analysis

    • Qualitative and quantitative methods for analyzing risks
    • Tools and techniques used in risk analysis (e.g., FMEA, fault tree analysis)
  • Risk Analysis and Simulation

    • Introduction to simulation techniques for risk analysis
    • Using models to predict risk outcomes and support decision-making
  • Simulation of Risk with Monte Carlo Method

    • Overview of the Monte Carlo method for risk simulation
    • Applications of Monte Carlo simulations in risk management and decision-making
  • The Risk of Using Software Simulation (Crystal Ball)

    • Introduction to Crystal Ball software for risk simulation
    • Practical applications and case studies of using Crystal Ball in risk assessment

Recommended References

  1. J. F. A. Stoner, Management, 1986.