30Apr
PostgraduateCourse summary
Available as a one-year master's, as a master's with professional practice (two years), by distance learning or with a fast track option. All decision-making entails uncertainties and the challenges posed by risk have never been more apparent. Adaption to this “new normal” is essential. Consider: Seismic ripples from health pandemics will reverberate throughout the foundations of society for years to come Increasingly volatile climate-related events are unravelling organisational plans in the short and long term Geopolitical tensions, populist forces, terrorism and escalating trade wars distort the once-calm waters of multinationals Corporate reputations are precarious and a minor error on social media can induce crisis. The path to risk resilience is as exciting as it is complex and requires a new generation of skilled risk managers to lead the way. Join a leading UK provider with over 30 years’ Risk Management teaching experience and benefit from our longstanding links and excellent reputation with industry bodies and professionals while developing the advanced skillset employers need today and in the future. This course provides you with contemporary knowledge of risk practices. This includes: crisis management, cyber risk, insurance and risk transfer, business continuity management and managing risk in a global context. You will explore state-of-the-art risk management processes enabling you to identify emerging organisational risks, analyse and model their effects and design effective response strategies. Study Risk Management at GCU and turn risk into your opportunity. Graduate opportunities Having a recognised degree-level risk management qualification will give you access to a career in any industry sector. GCU’s Risk Management graduates have gone on to work with PwC, Marsh & McLennan, GSK, Morgan Stanley, ScottishPower, Aviva, Lloyds of London, Transport for London (TfL), Balfour Beatty, Camelot, Network Rail, Tesco Financial Services, Local authorities and government organisations, Aon and the NHS.
Modules
You will become part of a specialist but diverse student community experiencing a truly international working environment, learning from peers and teaching staff from around the world, gaining real insight into the major similarities and differences in approaches to global risk management. You will develop: The ability to engage critically with contemporary theoretical concepts, strategies, policies and practices of risk management Skills to apply the knowledge, approaches and methods to address operational and strategic risk management challenges in an international context A theoretical and practical understanding of real-world issues, from an international perspective, identifying responsible decision-making and ethically driven behaviours A critical understanding of research techniques and methodologies and apply these to an independent research project relating to an appropriate topic Personal and transferable skills related to independent research, problem solving, critical thinking, group working, ICT, employability skills and inter-personal communication. Module List Organisational Risk: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches; Behavioural Risk Management; Strategic Foresight Analysis; Crisis and Operational Resilience; Managing Risk in the Global Economy; Project Risk Management; Ethics, Sustainability and Governance; Developing Leadership for the Common Good; Postgraduate Research Methods; Master's Research Project.
Assessment method
During the course your will be tested on subject knowledge, independent thought and creativity. This is done through a balance of coursework assessments and seminar participation, through individual as well as group work.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Insurance Institute
- Risk Management, Institute of
How to apply
International applicants
International Diploma in Risk Management Holders of the Institute of Risk Managements International Diploma in Risk Management can access the MSc through successful completion of two 15 credit modules plus the 60 credit research methods and dissertation module. This can be achieved over one academic year. Other academic and vocational qualifications Each application to GCU is considered on an individual basis. If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.
Entry requirements
All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated. Minimum academic requirement UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject area. Fast-track option available with the Institute of Risk Management. English language requirement Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Annual full-time tuition fees 2023/24
Home and RUK: £9,000 (total fees for two years)
EU and International: £19,000 (total fees for two years)
Sponsorship information
We provide high-quality education for a fair price; as the University for the Common Good, we are committed to offering accessible higher education for talented students by keeping our tuition fees low and providing a generous scholarship package of £2 million per year.
Provider information
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA