RISK MANAGEMENT | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

COX 4227

Course Credit Units:

3

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 4

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor Of Commerce External

College:

College of Business and Management Sciences

School:

School of Business

Course Description & Objectives:

The course is designed to provide students with the ability to identify business risks and their causes. Students will also be guided to critically analyze the nature and impact of business risks on firm’s operations. Objectives or Aims:The course will help the students to achieve the following objectives:

Identify business risks and their causes
Understand the nature and impact of business risks on a firm’s operations
Explain business risk management techniques and risk programs for companies
Explain measures taken by Ugandan financial institutions to manage risks.

Learning Outcomes:

Students should be able to;

Examine Business risks and their causes
Discuss the nature and impact of business risks on a firm’s operations
Describe business risk management techniques
Analyze measures taken by Ugandan financial institutions to manage risks.