Risk Assessment and Management

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PROJ 5004
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Course ID
201762
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Udara Ranasinghe Ranawalage
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of risk management methodologies and processes applicable to project environments. It examines risks throughout all stages of the project lifecycle. The course covers an array of interconnected theoretical concepts with practical techniques, encompassing various methodologies, uncertainty management, risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and treatment. It also covers risk management tools and techniques, project risk knowledge management, and lessons learned. This course aligns with the program intent to provide a comprehensive understanding of project management knowledge and skills to prepare learners to manage project uncertainties in an innovative, ethical and sustainable way.

  • Introduction to Project Risk Management
  • Project Risk Management Process   
  • Advanced Project Risk Management

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply advanced risk management theories, methodologies and technical standards to real-world scenarios across various project lifecycle
  • Critically evaluate complex problems in project risk management context, proposing actionable innovative, ethical and sustainable solutions
  • Make high-level, independent judgments across a range of technical and managerial aspects of project risk management
  • Apply advanced communication skills to effectively convey and discuss complex project risk management information with diverse stakeholders
  • Use advanced individual and team skills to contribute constructively to team with demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 25089
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR5-09
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR5-09

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 55164
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-30

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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