University of Cape Town
Advanced Business Risk Management
Enhance your capability to effectively navigate volatility and uncertainty, thereby bolstering company performance.
Start date
03 March 2025
Course duration
8 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
10–12 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
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Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
Modern businesses are confronted with challenges stemming from economic, political, ecological, and technological shifts, which may jeopardise their survival if not properly managed. Consequently, an increasing number of companies recognise the value of having skilled risk management professionals in their ranks.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Advanced Business Risk Management online short course goes beyond fundamental concepts to equip you with the ability to recognise and evaluate organisational risks and create strategies and controls to mitigate them. The course delves into managing risks related to reputation, finance, investment, and behaviour and teaches you how to utilise insights to make informed decisions.
The course journey closely replicates the risk management process, resulting in a practical learning experience that allows you to apply theory and best practices to real-world case studies.
Is this course for you?
Individuals who aim to enhance their career in business risk management can benefit from this course, particularly those who are already working professionals. This course is also suitable for experienced risk officers who wish to refresh their expertise and stay up to date with the latest developments in their field to maximise their job performance. Moreover, those with a background in business and management can gain the necessary skills and knowledge to transition into a risk-focused position. While no formal prerequisites are required for enrolment in this course, having financial literacy would be advantageous. Students who have completed the UCT Business Risk Management online short course or are presently working in the risk management field are recommended to enrol in this course.
This advanced business risk management course is endorsed by UCT’s African Institute of Financial Markets and Risk Management (AIFMRM).
Course overview
Introduction
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
Modern businesses are confronted with challenges stemming from economic, political, ecological, and technological shifts, which may jeopardise their survival if not properly managed. Consequently, an increasing number of companies recognise the value of having skilled risk management professionals in their ranks.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Advanced Business Risk Management online short course goes beyond fundamental concepts to equip you with the ability to recognise and evaluate organisational risks and create strategies and controls to mitigate them. The course delves into managing risks related to reputation, finance, investment, and behaviour and teaches you how to utilise insights to make informed decisions.
The course journey closely replicates the risk management process, resulting in a practical learning experience that allows you to apply theory and best practices to real-world case studies.
Is this course for you?
Individuals who aim to enhance their career in business risk management can benefit from this course, particularly those who are already working professionals. This course is also suitable for experienced risk officers who wish to refresh their expertise and stay up to date with the latest developments in their field to maximise their job performance. Moreover, those with a background in business and management can gain the necessary skills and knowledge to transition into a risk-focused position. While no formal prerequisites are required for enrolment in this course, having financial literacy would be advantageous. Students who have completed the UCT Business Risk Management online short course or are presently working in the risk management field are recommended to enrol in this course.
This advanced business risk management course is endorsed by UCT’s African Institute of Financial Markets and Risk Management (AIFMRM).
What will set you apart
The competency to assess a company’s financial risks and evaluate systems of internal control.
The ability to recommend appropriate responses to a range of identified business risks.
The tools to analyse the ethical, reputational, and governance-related risks facing an organisation.
Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
The business context
Module 2
Governance, ethics and reputational risk
Module 3
Internal controls
Module 4
Information systems risk
Module 5
Financial risk and foreign operations
Module 6
Investment risk
Module 7
Behavioural risk
Module 8
Risk awareness: Recording, monitoring and reviewing
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Course Convenor
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David Taylor
Associate Professor, African Institute of Financial Markets and Risk Management (AIFMRM), UCT
About the certificate
Advance your business risk management skills to a higher level of proficiency and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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You can pay your course fees before the course starts, or you may opt for a split payment plan on courses that are nine weeks and shorter. For courses 10 weeks and longer, there is a three-part payment plan available. To find out more about payment options please visit our Payment and Financing page, or contact an Enrollment Adviser, to find out which option you qualify for.
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At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
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The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please visit your Account page here.
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