PTMBA 2020 Risk Management
All economics decisions are risky; therefore, managers need to estimate the different possible future outcomes of their decisions. This course introduces the concept of risk and the techniques of corporate and financial risk management. A key to these techniques is the understanding of probability distributions, which can be created through simulations. In addition, risk management is linked to the strategic management of a firm. Class discussions, different case studies, and a guest lecture illustrate the concept of risk, the techniques of risk management, and its importance.
OBJECTIVES OF THE CLASS
- Identification and definition of ‘risk’ in different contexts
- Realizing that risk perception is subjective and causes variance in decision making
- Quantification of ‘risk’ with various risk measures
- Identifying risks in business strategies
- Understanding the functionality of options, futures, and swaps
- Gaining knowledge about commodity market dynamics
- Understanding corporate and bank risk management
Session Information
Lessons Pack: The required course packet contains the material for the class (no pre-reading required).
Cases: Students have to work on different cases during the course. Cases will be handed-out in-class.
CLASS ETIQUETTE
- Reliability – Engagement, presence and timeliness are key pre-requisites
- Diversity – Take the opportunity to learn from each other
- Respect – for your colleagues and lecturers
- Trust – Confidentiality
- Enthusiasm – Enjoy the course, take part, try new ideas
- Professionalism – Behavior on highest standards
- Disturbances – Cell phone, BlackBerry, eBay only in the breaks; and no laptops during the guest session!
SESSIONS AND REFERENCES
Session I
CAPM and Value Added of Risk Management
Corporate Risk Management
Case Strategic and Risk Management
Session I / II
Hedging with Derivatives
Case Probability Distributions and FX Hedge
Case Metallgesellschaft
Session II / III
Risk Management in Banking
Case ING
Case Rating
Case Risk Weighted Asset and Capital Charge
Session III
maybe Guest Lecture by Gerold Grasshoff, BCG
Session III
Exam Preparation
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Take Home Exam (60 minutes, open book)
Date | Time |
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Saturday, 14.03.2020 | 09:15 - 16:45 |
Sunday, 15.03.2020 | 09:15 - 16:45 |
Saturday, 21.03.2020 | 09:15 - 16:45 |
Saturday, 04.04.2020 | 23:50 - 23:55 |
Cases (30%)
Final Examination (50%)
The teaching style will be a combination of classical classroom teaching, group work on in-class cases, presentation, and discussion.