Course description

Risk Management provides the means to systematically manage uncertainty and increase the likelihood of meeting objectives. Students explore and apply risk management processes of identification, analysis, response and control to manage risk within the trades. Detailed theoretical and practical experiences are provided to help students apply the Risk Management Framework in various situations common to trade practices. Through project and case-based activities, students also analyze and apply various tools and techniques, formulate strategies, and develop creative-thinking and problem-solving skills to minimize risks and maximize opportunities.

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2026 registration opens March 2, 2026.
Fall 2026 registration opens June 29, 2026.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery