RSMG 102 - Project Risk Management

Course Description
Risk management is a key competency for today’s business professional. In a complex and fast-paced business environment it is essential that managers and business professionals proactively manage risk inherent in day-to-day operations, customer agreements, business investments and special projects.

The learning material in this project risk management course will provide business professionals with best practice knowledge and tools to develop a sound risk management plan; perform a comprehensive risk assessment; develop a cost-effective risk response plan; provide for risk financing; and monitor risks to ensure risk responses are prompt and effective. You will experience application of the risk management principles through focused group activities completed during the workshops. The instructor will provide relevant context to the knowledge you gain through shared real life experiences and valuable lessons learned.

0 credits

Additional Requisite Information:

Distance Education Students
- Required Textbook - Project Management Institute. (2017). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK^®Guide) (6th ed.), Project Management Institute, Inc.
- Purchasing the Textbook: Go to www.bookstore.sait.ca/buy_main.asp?, click “Select A Campus Term”, select the “Distance Learning” option for the term you are enrolled in, and click GO to locate and order the book for this course.
- Note: The Spring/Summer booklist will be available mid-April; the Fall booklist will be available mid-August; the Winter booklist will be available mid-December.
- Software Requirements:
  - Windows 7 or higher,
  - Microsoft Office Professional 2013 for PC or Microsoft Office 365, and
  - Internet Explorer 11 or higher.
- Important Notes: All students begin on the listed start date. Your end date is based on the length of the course. You are required to meet any assessment deadlines set by the instructor. Extensions are not available for non-credit courses.
- For more information about online learning, contact distance.education@sait.ca.