Risk Management

The main focus is on examining how the authorities of a modern society copes with risks within their domains.

Here special emphasis is placed on financial risks and physical hazards. The course presents probabilistic as well as non-probabilistic approaches to risk management. The rationale behind various types of risk analyses are discussed in some detail.



Teaching Format

This is an online distance course.


Assessment

The course examination consists of written assignments.

Examiner


The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.








Study counsellors

Margrét Håkansson and Mitra Wijkman

Visiting hoursPlease contact us via email if you want to book a meeting. We are available on Campus in Kista and via Zoom.

Phone hoursThursday 12.30–2 pm

Irregular office hoursFirst phone hours for spring 2026: Thursday 15 January