Corporate Risk and Security Management

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Corporate Risk and Security is now an essential activity in almost all organisations, with poor risk and security arrangements blamed for failure in a variety of corporate contexts.

This is reflected in the employment market for graduates, through an extreme shortage of qualified personnel. In particular, the security industry is estimated to be the fastest growing service sector in the UK. Increased government and international regulation of organisational risk has also been matched by the need for a greater number of consultants and experts with specialist knowledge.

The programme has similarities to our MSc in Risk Management, however it is structured to provide students with greater flexibility through fewer core units and an enhanced choice of options.

The programme provides greater emphasis on the 'people' or 'human' issues, associated with corporate risk and security. Hence, the emphasis in this programme is placed on qualitative management of corporate risk and security, rather than a quantitative approach to risk.

Full-time study on our MSc programmes follows a schedule of half-day teaching blocks. A single module, for example, will be taught over six half-days, usually the same half-day each week e.g. six consecutive Monday mornings and half modules are taught over three half-days. Module teaching blocks will be scheduled on different half-days so that students will study several modules during the same period.

Teaching takes place during the autumn, spring and summer terms with a few modules scheduled for evenings and the Easter vacation. These will usually be the optional modules but this is not guaranteed. Formal examinations take place in January and May/June each year at the end of each semester. If you pass the module assessments to a satisfactory standard you are permitted to continue work until September leading to the submission of an MSc dissertation.

Typical course content
There are a range of compulsory and optional modules for this degree.

Semester One
Optional:

* MANG6003 Quantitative Methods
* MANG6045 Consultancy Skills
* MANG6049 Problem Structuring
* MANG6091 Business Ethics
* MANG6122 Simulation
* ENTR6033 Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and New Business Venturing

Core:

* MANG6181 Corporate Risk Management Processes
* MANG6182 Principles of Risk Management
* MANG6068 The Management of Corporate Security

Semester Two
Compulsory module: MANG6095 Dissertation

Optional:

* MANG6129 Quantitative and Qualitative Research
* MANG6028 Corporate Finance
* MANG6054 Credit Scoring and Data Mining
* MANG6059 Healthcare Modelling

Core:

* MANG6071 Insurance
* MANG6143 Project Risk Management
* MANG6134 Risk Taking and Decision Making

Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information can be found in the programme handbook (or other appropriate guide).

1st or 2nd class honours degree from a UK university in an appropriate subject. Equivalent overseas/ professional qualification in an appropriate subject also welcomed.Applicants whose first language is not English and do not have a degree from a UK university will be required to provide evidence of competency in English by reaching an appropriate standard in an approved text such as IELTS, TOEFL and the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (grades A-C) or the Certificate in Advance English (grades A or B). Test results should be less than two years old at the time of expected registration at the University of Southampton and must be verified before admission. * IELTS - Overall score 6.5 or above and all sections scores 6 or above. * TOEFL (paper based test) - Overall score 580 or above and all sections scores 55 or above. * TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) - Overall score 92 or above and all section scores 21 or above.You are encouraged to enclose all the following documents when making your original application. * University of Southampton application form * Academic transcript of courses and marks * Bachelor's/master's degree certificates * 2 references on headed paper * Ethnic origin form * CV or Resume * Statement of purpose (reason for choosing the study programme) * English test result * GMAT or professional qualification certificates (if appropriate) English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

Accreditation

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) have both awarded credits for all students holding the MSc Corporate Risk and Security Management.