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RSK2602/101/3/2014

Tutorial Letter 101/3/2014
Fundamentals of operational and financial risk

RSK2602
Semesters 1 and 2
Department of Finance, Risk Management and Banking
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INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME.............................................................................................. 3

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PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE ............................................................... 3

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LECTURER AND CONTACT DETAILS ...................................................................................... 4

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MODULE RELATED RESOURCES ............................................................................................ 5

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE .............................................................. 5

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MODULE SPECIFIC STUDY PLAN............................................................................................. 5

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ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................ 5

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EXAMINATIONS.......................................................................................................................... 9

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.......................................................................................... 9

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ANNEXURE A ...............................................................................................................................11

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INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME

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