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Risktec Solutions

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Master of Science - MS
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Part-Time

DL-RSK-OCT

Educational Aims of the Course

• Justify the use of risk assessment through illustration of the objectives of, and drivers for, risk assessment. • Analyse and evaluate a broad range of practical risk management tools and techniques and apply selected techniques. • Devise practical solutions for real-life risk management problems. • Develop a questioning and critical attitude to management of risks. • Display mastery of clear and effective communication of risk. • Have substantial opportunity to practise self-learning.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Display knowledge and understanding of risk management tools and techniques
2.
Apply appropriate techniques to analyse and solve risk management problems
3.
Evidence critical thinking and analysis of complex industry-related, risk management issues
4.
Interpret and analyse case study material pertinent to practical risk management
5.
Analyse and evaluate business and management strategies as they relate to practical risk management
6.
Display expertise in a number of key risk analysis methods, including an appreciation of their limitations and range of applicability
7.
Demonstrate the skills necessary to plan, conduct and present the findings of a programme of research
8.
Apply the skills needed for academic study and enquiry at Level 7
9.
Apply strategies for appropriate selection of information from a wide source and large body of knowledge
10.
Critically evaluate information and evidence and apply to industry related scenarios
11.
Effective problem solving and decision-making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills
12.
Evaluate the safety aspects of a process or system
13.
Apply learning to workplace situations
14.
Understand the key issues relating to environmental and safety matters in order to comply with certain risk management legislation
15.
Undertake research and apply appropriate techniques to problem solving
16.
Design technical reports and practice technical report writing
17.
Use technical/scientific literature effectively
18.
Display knowledge and understanding of a range of statutory requirements related to risk management
19.
Research and present findings using appropriate information technology
20.
Communicate effectively in a professionally appropriate manner – in writing, verbally and with diagrams
21.
Display enhanced self-learning skills appropriate to the level of study
22.
Manage time and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
23.
Learn independently in familiar and unfamiliar situations
24.
Display enhanced quantitative skills using data analysis, interpolation and extrapolation
25.
Evaluate own academic and professional performance and organise/plan self-learning and professional development

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Acquisition of knowledge is achieved mainly through illustrated and annotated presentation materials, individual and group exercises and directed student-centred learning where appropriate resource material is available. Understanding is reinforced through both the exercises and the main end-of-module assessments which typically take the form of an essay (usually case study),technological task and/or technical report. Research for the MSc Project module (the dissertation) will facilitate further learning for the student. Testing of the knowledge base is undertaken in the form of the essays, reports, technological tasks, plus the dissertation Project. Learning outcomes 1-6. Intellectual skills are developed in part through exercises during the module delivery and principally through end-of-module assignments, which test all learning outcomes, learning outcomes 7-12. Individual exercise and group exercises within the taught part of the programme are designed to permit students to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes 10-12. Analysis and problem solving skills are assessed in the form of essays, reports and technological tasks plus the dissertation Project. Learning outcomes 7-9 are not formally assessed but successful completion of the MSc infers development of the skills. Professional practical skills are developed in a coordinated manner throughout the programme. Real-life examples and case studies are used to illustrate techniques and risk management issues, hence relating the learning to workplace examples. Where a programme is being delivered to a cohort of students from the same employer, company-specific case studies and examples may be used. Professional skills are assessed (informally / implicitly) through essays, reports and technological tasks, plus the dissertation Project. Transferable skills permeate every activity within the programme content and assessment. Skills 19, 20, 21, and 24 are assessed through essays, reports and technological tasks, plus the dissertation Project. Skills 22, 23 and 25 are not formally assessed but their application is embedded within the self-management process of researching and completing assessments and the dissertation project on time.

Opportunities for work related learning

Assessments will normally be based on an individual’s work experience. The modules are designed to be relevant to the workplace and real-life case studies are used throughout, with a practical emphasis on risk management techniques. Students are encouraged to use their own work experience in assignments, where appropriate.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

Students are required to achieve 180 credits at Level 7 for an MSc (up to 120 credits by prior learning). PgCert and PgDip alternative exit awards are available to students. There are 3 core modules and 18 optional modules. The Principles of Risk Management module (7588RTC) must be studied first. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Entry Requirements

Alternative qualifications considered

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH10-01) engineering