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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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Introduction : Overview of risks surrounding companies and individuals |
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2) |
The concept of risk : Definition of risk and uncertainty , impact of risk , cost of risk, types of risks , insurable risks, enterprise risks , strategy and risks. |
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Evolution of risk management : The definition of risk management, the transition to Enterprise Risk Management , objectives of risk management, benefits of risk management , basic risk concepts |
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Risk Management Process :Steps in risk management process |
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Risk governance , corporate governance and risk management , internal systems ; the responsibilities of risk manager , internal controller, the responsibilities of internal auditor (Discussion and cases ) |
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6) |
Midterm |
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7) |
Insurance as a risk management tool :The definition of insurance, the benefits of insurance to society and the role of insurance in the economic development and sustainability , the benefits for businesses and individuals |
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Insurance techniques :The principles of insurance, basic concepts of insurance , insurance regulation and insurance industry, legal bodies, organizations and associations in the insurance industry. |
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Insurance contract :Basic parts of an insurance contract ,the obligation of insureds and insurers, the termination and cancellation of the insurance contract , insurance pricing |
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10) |
Risk management in insurance companies : Functions of insurance companies, financial statements of insurance companies , risk management |
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11) |
Types of insurance I : Non life insurance types |
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12) |
Types of insurance II : Life insurance types |
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13) |
Student project presentations |
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14) |
Student project presentations |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Principle of Risk Management and Insurance : George E.Rejda, Michael Mc.Namara ( in the library )
Fundamentals of Risk Management, Paul Hopkins, Kogan Page ( in the library )
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References: |
Supplementary books:
Enterprise Risk Management , A Common Framework for the Entire Organization, Philip E.J.Green
Implementing Enterprise Risk Management , Case Studies and Best Practices, John Fraser, Betty Simkins , Kristina Narvaez ( in the library )
Enterprise Risk Management, Practical Applications, Steven M. Bragg ( in the library )
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions |
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2) |
To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems |
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3) |
To be able to identify business processes and use them to increase the productivity in logistics system. |
2 |
4) |
To be fully prepared for a graduate study |
3 |
5) |
Awareness of the new advancements in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and to be able to use them in logistics management effectively.
internet and the electronic world |
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6) |
To understand the components of logistics as well as the importance of the coordination among these components.
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7) |
To know the necessary ingredients for improving the productivity in business life |
2 |
8) |
To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations |
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9) |
To act and think both regionally and internationally |
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10) |
To understand the demands and particular questions of globalization |
2 |
11) |
Aware of the two way interaction between globalization and logistics; as well as to use this interaction for increasing the productivity. |
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12) |
To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes |
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13) |
To acquire leadership qualities but also to know how to be a team member |
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14) |
To understand the importance of business ethics and to apply business ethics as a principal guide in both business and academic environment |
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