UNISA Risk Management Course Module 2025-2026
The Risk Management program at UNISA offers a series of modules designed for students and professionals who are interested in or currently working in various aspects of risk management, particularly in banking and financial services. Here’s a summary of the key modules available in this program:
Risk Management for Bankers – RSK1501
Level: Diploma, Higher Certificate, Semester module
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 12
Purpose: To develop understanding of risks in a banking environment and how to manage them.
Enterprise Risk Management – RSK2601
Level: Diploma, Undergraduate Degree, Semester module
NQF Level: 6
Credits: 12
Pre-requisite: MNB1601
Purpose: To equip students to define and classify risks, implement corporate governance, and propose and implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks in organizations.
Fundamentals of Operational & Financial Risk – RSK2602
Level: Undergraduate Degree, Diploma, Semester module
NQF Level: 6
Credits: 12
Purpose: To develop knowledge in distinguishing between operational and financial risks and analyzing principles of risk management.
Operational Risk Management – RSK4801
Level: Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, Year module
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 24
Purpose: To provide knowledge and engagement with components of operational risk management frameworks and to enable students to evaluate knowledge production processes in operational risk.
Governance, Risk and Compliance Management – RSK4802
Level: Postgraduate Diploma, Year module
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 24
Purpose: To understand and analyze risk management processes, compliance management, and corporate governance in various types of organizations.
Risk Financing – RSK4803
Level: Postgraduate Diploma, Year module
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 24
Purpose: To interpret risk management regulations, analyze financial risk exposures, and determine the cost of risk control.
Credit Risk Management – RSK4804
Level: Postgraduate Diploma, Year module
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 24
Purpose: To enable students to apply principles and processes of credit risk management, including formulation of lending objectives and credit risk analysis.
Market Risk Management – RSK4805
Level: Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, Year module
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 24
Purpose: To provide knowledge on financial risks and market risk factors affecting organizations, and to enable students to apply and manage market risk.
These modules provide comprehensive training and insights into various areas of risk management, preparing students for careers in banking, financial services, and related sectors. The program is structured to offer a mix of theoretical understanding and practical application, catering to the evolving needs of the risk management profession.
