PhD Project course in Risk Management (RIS905)
The course will contain topics at advanced level in risk analysis and management. The course is intended to bring the student to the research front in an area pertaining to his/her PhD project.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
RIS905
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring, Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring, Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
The course will contain topics at the advanced level in risk management. The course is intended to bring the student to the research front in an area pertaining to his/her PhD project.
Learning outcome
After completed the course, the student shall have sufficiently detailed knowledge of the topic to be at the research front within the field and will be able to perform thorough research and development within the specific topic.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Recommended prerequisites
RIS505 Foundations of Risk Analysis and Risk Science
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course paper | 1/1 | 1 Semesters | Passed / Not Passed | All |
No re-sit opportunities are offered for the report. Students who do not pass the report can retake it the next time the course is held. The project assignment is written on an individual basis.
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Frederic Emmanuel BouderCourse teacher:
Jon Tømmerås SelvikCourse teacher:
Roger FlageCourse teacher:
Eirik Bjorheim AbrahamsenCourse coordinator:
Terje AvenHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetMethod of work
Teaching, supervision, report writing, presentation, defense, and critique.
Open for
Course assessment
The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course