What is risk? Why do firms manage risk? In this course, you will be introduced to the different types of business and financial risks, their sources, and best practice methods for measuring risk. This course will help you gauge different risk types and set risk limits, describe the key factors that drive each type of risk, and identify the steps needed to choose probability distributions to estimate risk. You will explore the history and development of risk management as a science, and financial and business trends that have shaped the practice of risk management. By the end of the course, you will have the essential knowledge to measure, assess, and manage risk in your organization. To be successful in this course, you should have a basic knowledge of statistics and probability and familiarity with financial instruments (stocks, bonds, foreign exchange, etc). Experience with MS Excel recommended.
The Financial System
Skills You'll Learn
Risk Management, Leadership and Financial Risk Estimation and Management, Regulations, Strategy and Operations, Probability & Statistics, Operating Systems, Leadership and Management, Strategy, Finance, Financial Risk
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AC
Sep 1, 2023
Joe was an amazing educator. He is highly knowledgeable, and I understood the information he presented. I would recommend this course!
JG
Mar 29, 2022
Introduction to Risk Management is very useful subjet for our feature,it helps in our business,companies,industries and also lifes
From the lesson
Module 03: Money & Capital Markets and Regulatory
In this module, you will learn the difference between Money and Capital markets. You will also learn to differentiate among the 3 regulatory structures - US, UK, and EU and understand how regulatory structures impact your firm.
Taught By
Joseph Iraci
Instructor
Jack Farmer
Curriculum Director