Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2002: Units indexed by faculty
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Graduate Certificate in Risk Management


Course code: 3151 + Course abbreviation: GradCertRiskMgt + Course director: Mr Michael Vincent + Offered on-campus by weekend modules and by off-campus distributed learning from Caulfield campus + Normally completed in one semester of full-time study or two semesters of part-time study
The certificate is designed to provide a program in the area of risk management to be managed by the Australasian Risk Management Unit. The course recognises the fundamental importance of risk management in today's commercial world and seeks to provide graduates with skills in these areas. The course will prepare students for the increasingly complex risk management issues that they will face when employed in many areas of business and in government agencies. The certificate provides education in the area of risk management and related topics appropriate for practitioners seeking to meet professional education requirements or to update their knowledge in specific risk management areas. It is also appropriate for those working in other business, financial planning or investment areas who regularly deal with risk management issues and those who wish to complete a preliminary course of risk management studies.
Applicants require a pass degree or equivalent qualification. Those without a first degree who have at least six years appropriate employment experience should refer to the section on executive certificates. Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of two credit exemptions for units considered to be equivalent to particular units in the course of study. Refer to the course director for further details.
This is a fee-paying course. Candidates are referred to the Department of Accounting and Finance as to the 2002 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.
Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Risk Management may apply for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Risk Management course.

Course structure

Candidates must complete the following four units:

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