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Faculty of Business

MSc. Risk Management

33 Credit Hours 60% Minimum Grade

Department Welcome

Dr. Leen Gammoh

“ Welcome to the MSc. Risk Management department! ”
Leen Gammoh

Welcome to the Master’s Degree in Risk Management program. This one-of-a-kind program in Jordan offers advanced expertise in managing risks. We are proud to prepare leaders to tackle uncertainties and drive success.

Study Plan

Details about the study plan and curriculum.

Course Curriculum: 33 Credit Hours

Guidance Plan

Guidelines and plan for student guidance.

Course Curriculum: 33 Credit Hours

List of Competencies

MSc. Risk Management - List of Competencies

Master’s Degree in Risk Management Program

  1. Knowledge
    1. A1- Demonstrate an understanding of Risk Management International Standards and best practices.
    2. A2- Ability to assess in-detail/in-depth the various relevant issues related to risk factors at personal, organizational and social levels.
    3. A3- Ability to articulate and explain technical and conceptual issues in relation to solving real-life risk events using a range of Risk Management strategies and applications.
    4. A4- Demonstrate an understanding of the potential critical risk that various organizations could face.
  2. Thinking skills
    1. B1- Ability to analyze past, present and future occurrences/events using the best available information, tools and techniques.
    2. B2- Demonstrates an adequate understanding of the use of different numerical and quantitative methods related to risk analysis.
    3. B3- Demonstrates an understanding of the various interactions between human and systems, as well as the interactions/interrelations between the various parts of any risk-relevant system .
    4. B4- Demonstrates an ability to propose different meaningful future scenarios according to the currently - available resources.
  3. Practical Skills
    1. C1- Utilize the skills gained from studying Risk Management function to enhance decision making.
    2. C2- Demonstrate ability to deploy International Standards and best practices of Risk Management in real organizations .
    3. C3- Ability to provide advice for real organizations on how to improve their Risk Management practices.
    4. C4- Demonstrate ability to create Risk Management framework, Risk Management strategies, policies and plans
  4. Communication skills
    1. D1- Demonstrate debating skills in aspects related to Risk Management systems
    2. D2- Demonstrate ability to communicate with media and other local authorities about major various Risk events/threats

Program Learning Outcomes

MSc. Risk Management Program Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. By the time of graduation, the MSc. Risk Management Department's program must enable students to attain an ability to:

PLO1. Demonstrate an understanding of the multidimensional nature and approaches of risk relevant to various industrial sectors.

PLO2. Demonstrate the ability to analyze the organizational environment and identify potential sources and causes of risk.

PLO3. Demonstrate effective communication skills, teamwork and decision-making during crisis and disaster situations.

PLO4. Articulate technical and conceptual issues in solving real-life risks using creative and innovative risk management methods and techniques.

PLO5. Build and demonstrate a proactive attitude and mentality to risk management.

PLO6. Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement innovative and entrepreneurship ideas in risk and uncertainty management.