Risk has become one of the defining features of modern society. Almost daily, we are preoccupied with assessing, discussing, or preventing a wide variety of risks. It is a cornerstone notion for businesses and organizations, but also for nation states and their many levels of government. And even for individuals, risk and the avoidance or embracing thereof, is a key theme.
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Risk in Modern Society
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Welcome & Risk in Modern Society
Managing Risk
Risk Perception
Modern-day Risks: Global Challenges
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TOP REVIEWS FROM RISK IN MODERN SOCIETY
Excellent presentations by all instructors. Very well laid with enough depth to not overwhelm. Simply superior!
The course was smooth and excellent to learn what I expected. The discussion options really interacted with peer learner and boosted up the confidence.
Excellent class, well taught with important information!
Lost of very good information on each category. The examples were very good to explain concepts and the instructors were each to understand. Overall, good summary/ brief course to risk
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