Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management MSc

University of Portsmouth

Overview

Risk management is a crucial part of running any business. If you can manage day-to-day business problems and remain calm in the face of a crisis, you may have what it takes to work in the field of risk and crisis management.

Our MSc Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management degree will build on your existing skills and help you to become an expert in managing crises. You'll graduate ready to steer organisations through critical situations as a risk manager, ensuring their success and yours.

This Master's course uses an organisational and people focused approach to risk management, rather than a financial or cyber risk approach like many other degrees in the sector.

On this Institute of Risk Management (IRM) accredited course you'll learn to identify, assess and manage strategic, organisational, environmental and technological risks, as well as threats presented by unpredictable situations. You'll explore topics including counter-terrorism, political violence, and emerging and strategic risks.

You’ll complete a one day simulation activity where you’ll work in teams to manage a crisis as it unfolds in real time. You’ll work with various viewpoints from within a business during the simulation.

Accredited by

This course is accredited by The Institute of Risk Management (IRM). Once you graduate you will be entitled to exemption from all 6 modules of the International Diploma in Enterprise Risk Management. You can apply for GradIRM membership after you graduate, and if you have 3 or more years of relevant experience you can upgrade to Certified Membership.

Course highlights

• Learn from expert guest speakers who provide insight into real-life scenarios and a practical take on managing risk on every module
• Study key topics including strategic risk and leadership, crisis management, business continuity, and organisational and environmental risk
• Learn to manage risk more effectively, and make a difference in your workplace
• Understand the current tools and techniques used in risk management
• Learn from qualified, research-active staff with consultancy experience and links to industry
• Study alongside professionals from a wide range of industries
• Hear from key speakers from organisations such as: BP, Shell, MOD, Hampshire Fire, Pharmaceuticals, Large multinationals

You can choose to study either full-time (one year) or part-time (two years).

Careers and opportunities

Because of an increase in British and International Standards in Risk and Crisis Management, Organisational Resilience and Continuity, there's a growing demand for risk specialists. This need has been further exacerbated by our reliance on technology, the increased risk of conflict, and extreme weather conditions; there are now many career opportunities in this field. When you graduate, you can expect to pursue a career managing risk in industries including healthcare, petrochemicals, environmental organisations, and business.

Our previous graduates have gone on to work in industries including:

• Oil and gas
• Health service
• Financial sector
• Security industries
• Military
• Emergency services
• Auditing
• Security Management

Alternatively, you may want to continue your research in the related areas of risk, programme and business management.

We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.