CRM110
Risk Assessment
This course focuses on the first two steps of the risk management decision-making process: identifying and analyzing loss exposures, and developing alternative techniques for treating them. Topics include guidelines for selecting the best risk management alternative and appropriate techniques for handling each exposure.
Related program(s)
This course is available at the following time(s) and location(s):
| Section | Session(s) | Date/time | Campus | Instructor(s) | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRM110-VA1137 | 7 | Friday–Saturday Oct 18–19 and Nov 15–16, 2013 9 am–5 pm and Sunday Oct 20 and Nov 17, 2013 9 am–1 pm and Saturday Nov 30, 2013 9 am–12 noon |
Van | Karen MacWilliam | $590 | Register |
What will I learn?
After completing this course, you should be able to do the following:
- Identify and analyze property, liability, net income, corporate governance, and personnel exposures to loss
- Assess loss exposures in terms of loss frequency, loss severity, and their impact on the organization
- Understand basic loss forecasting techniques, probability analysis, and standard deviation as they apply to loss forecasting
- Understand net present value concepts and net cash flow analysis necessary to analyze the costs and benefits of alternative risk management options
How will I learn?
This course may consist of a combination of lectures, workshops, case studies, examinations, projects, papers, assignments, and group presentations.
This university-level course requires at-home study and preparation. You can expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis.
How will I be evaluated?
We'll evaluate your performance in this course using a combination of in-class or take-home assignments, exams, individual or group projects, participation, and attendance. To meet course demands, you should have an advanced level of written and spoken English.
If English is not your first language, we recommend you complete the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5. If you have any questions or concerns about your English language proficiency, we encourage you to contact us.
Textbooks and learning materials
Course fees do not include textbooks or other materials that you may purchase from the SFU Bookstore. We recommend you purchase your textbooks as soon as you've registered. The quantities are limited at the bookstore.
The textbooks for the course are as follows:
- Assessing Risk: Canadian Perspective by MacWilliam (1st ed., ISBN:9780981171104)
- Assessing Risk: Canadian Perspective Course Guide by MacWilliam (1st ed., ISBN:9780981171135)
Professional development credits
This course may meet the requirements for the following designation(s):