Ateneo - UPO

The second module of the course primarily explores the concept of corporate risk, expanding on it and analyzing the different types of risks that companies may encounter, all of which are connected to financial risks. For each risk category, the corresponding management methodologies are discussed, with particular focus on ERM, PDCA, FMEA, and KRI techniques.

Subsequently, real-world case studies are presented, illustrating how financial, market, and credit risks are managed through the application of the previously introduced methodologies. Students are assigned exercises, both in class and as homework, in order to practically apply the methodologies discussed.

The case studies address different types of enterprises operating in the financial, hospitality, sports, and energy efficiency sectors. The module concludes with an overview of corporate continuous improvement systems, emphasizing active risk control and the application of Kaizen and Ishikawa models.

Course materials prepared by the instructor

The main goal of this module is to extend the analysis to all types of corporate risk and to examine real business case studies on financial risk management, with the aim of developing the ability to address issues related to the management of corporate crisis situations.

None. All concepts and terminology will be explained during the course.

Lectures, exercises, and group discussions

Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities. Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects

Assessment consists of a final written test, in which students are required to answer exam questions in written form, and in-class exercises carried out after the discussion of case studies.

⦁ Main types of corporate risk

⦁ Risk management phases

⦁ Key financial risks

⦁ Relevant regulatory framework

⦁ ERM, PDCA, FMEA, KPI, and KRI

⦁ Credit risk, market risk, interest rate risk, exchange rate risk, equity risk, volatility risk, and liquidity risk

⦁ Gender equality initiatives and their impact on financial risks

⦁ Case study: financial sector enterprise

⦁ Case study: sports company

⦁ Case study: energy efficiency sector

⦁ Corporate continuous improvement systems

⦁ Ability to identify the main financial risks and to mitigate or eliminate them

⦁ Acquisition of quantitative modeling skills for corporate risk management