RISK MANAGEMENT I

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration

FIN 350

Breyer State University

Instructor: Dr. Dean Frear

Welcome to Risk Management I, a Bachelor Level course in the curriculum for the Degree, Bachelor of Business Administration.  I am pleased to instruct you in this course, which is intended to be an upper-level course in Financial Investments.
 
Risk Management I uses advanced financial techniques that focuses the learner on understanding risk in the corporate business environment. Some of the topics covered in this course will help to familiarize the student with the principles of risk management, concepts and terminology. Students will gain an understanding of risk evaluation in different contexts. Being able to identify risk in the work place furthers the student's ability to make quality managerial decisions.
 
This is designed to be the first course in Risk Management. The course is designed to provide the risk management process, objectives of risk management and measurement techniques. Topics focus on business risk management and include commercial risk reduction, use of derivative e contracts, and alternative risk transfer arrangements. Monte Carlo simulation, regression analysis, and net present value are among some of the tools used in corporate risk management. Liability, such as product liability, environment liability, limited liability, vicarious liability, hold harmless agreements and liability claims management issues are examined.

As with all finance courses, one must study diligently to make progress. Mastery takes time. The course covers 13 chapters, (Chapter 1,2 & 3 as introductory chapters and Chapters 20 through 29). The first three chapters are introductory and should be covered at the same time you begin work on the main part of the course, Chapters 20-29. Please be sure to allow enough time to adequately cover the material. Once the information is learned, it is invaluable. It can help you in business and personal finances. This course lays the foundation for more advanced investment courses. It is my pleasure to have you in the course.

TIME FRAME:  This is a five-semester hour course.  This course is allotted 10 weeks of time.  You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the 10-week period.  The first day of week one will begin the day that you register for the course, or the day which you notify me that your textbooks have arrived and you are ready to begin your studies.  Please be cognizant of the time frame.  It is rare that extensions of time are permitted, unless you have good justification.  Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded five semester hours of credit.

TEXTBOOKS:  There is one textbook required for this course.

Risk Management and Insurance 2nd Edition. Harrington, S. E. & Niehaus, G. R.
Mcgraw-Hill Publishing Company ISBN # 0-07-233970-5

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EXAMINATIONS:  There are two examinations for this course, a mid-term exam and a final exam. The mid-term examination must be taken by the end of the 5th week in the course and covers Chapters 12,3, 20, 21, 22, & 23. The final examination must be taken by the end of the 10th week in the course and covers Chapters 24,25,26,27,28, & 29.

Both exams are programmed and are located in the classroom for this course.  The examinations are “open book” objective type.  You will have one (1) day to complete your exam, once you access it from the classroom.  To access the exam, you must send me an email and request to have access to the exam.  Upon registration, you will receive your email address.  I will then program your access in.  You will receive an email back from me telling you that you are now authorized to go ahead and to access your exam.  To access, you will come into the classroom, click on testing, and click on the exam you are taking.  You will need your User ID and PASS WORD to access the exam.  The exam will appear on your screen.  Once you access the exam, you have 24 hours to submit your answers.  The program provides me the exact date and time that you accessed the exam.  The program also notifies me of the exact date and time that you submitted your answers.  Thus, the program is timing you.  When you are ready, go back into the classroom and click in your responses and then click submit.  Shortly, you will receive the exam in your email box with your computed score.  You will also know what questions, if any, that you missed, and what the correct answer is.  I also receive a copy of your exam and your score.

GRADING:  The grading scale for this course is as follows:

90-100 %    =    A
80-89  %     =    B
70-79  %     =    C
Below 70% =    Fail

COMMUNICATION:  You are encouraged to communicate with me.  I am available as a teacher, coach, and mentor to assist you in meeting your goals for this course.  Primarily, communication is through email.  However, I am also available for conversation by telephone if you would like.  Our classroom for this course has a “chat” room.  I am also very willing to meet with you one-on-one in the chat room at your request.  If at any time during this course you change your email address, please be sure to notify me right away.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:  I, Dean Frear, Ph.D., MBA, BA currently teach undergraduate courses at Breyer State University.  I hold a Doctor of Philosophy in Organization and Management, with a concentration in Leadership, a Masters in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with a minor in Business. I have taught courses in Finance, Economics, and various Management Courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Another academic specialty involves diversity in the workforce. I am very interested in international banking and finance. I have worked in management, sales management, and investment management. I worked as a stockbroker and held the Series 7 Brokers License,    Series 66 Brokers License, Series 31 Managed Futures License, and the Life & Accident & Health Licenses.

COURSE ACCELERATION:  It is permissible for you to accelerate in this course.  You may chose to take the mid-term examination prior to the 5th week in the course, and/or take the final examination prior to the 10th week in the course.  This is acceptable.  Just notify me whenever you are ready for an exam, and you will be given access.  There is NO mandate to accelerate.  This is an individual choice that I will honor.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The objectives for this course are:

• Understanding the breath and scope of Risk Management
• Learning methods to evaluate risk.
• Understanding the risk measurement.
• Learning how to use Risk Management in decision-making.
• Understanding the skills needed to analyse risk
• Developing mathematical skills to evaluate risk
• Acquiring expertise in risk assessment

QUESTIONS:  If you have any questions concerning this syllabus and /or the course, please contact Breyer State University at admassistant@breyerstate.com   An administrative faculty member will respond to all questions. You may contact me at dean_frear@yahoo.com.

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