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10898 (v.3) Risk Management 641


 

Area:

Department of Construction Management

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

The function of risk management within a project environment. Identification, analysis and treatment. Types of risk. Risk analysis techniques - sensitivity analysis, Monte Carlo simulation.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Acquired an understanding of the processes and principles of project risk management.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Carter, B., Hancock, T., Morin, J., and Robins, N. (1994). Introducing RISKMAN: The European Project Risk Management Methodology. Oxford, NCC Blackwell. CCTA (1994). Management of Project Risk. London, HMSO. Cooper, D.F. and Chapman C.B. (1987), Risk Analysis for Large Projects. New York, John Wiley. Flanagan, R. and Norman, G. (1993), Risk Management and Construction. Oxford, Blackwell Scientific. Grey, S. (1995), Practical Risk Assessment for Project Management. Chichester, Wiley. Hertz, D.B. and Thomas, H. (1984), Risk Analysis and its Applications. New York, John Wiley. MAB-MIAC. (1995), Guidelines for Managing Risk in the Australia Public Service.- Exposure Draft. July. Canberra, AGPS. Raftery, J. (1994), Risk Analysis in Project Management. London, E and FN Spon.

Unit Texts:

Standards Australia. (1999), Risk Management. AS/NZS 4360: Homebush, New South Wales. Chapman, C.B., and Ward, S.C. (1997). Project Risk Management: processes, techniques, and Insights. Chichester, England, J Wiley. ICE (1998), RAMP: Risk Analysis and Management for Projects. London, Thomas Telford.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 40%, Assignment 2 40%, Examination 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusFull YearY  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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