THE CURRENT NEED OF EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF RISK MANAGEMENT

The main objective of the paper is to design a competency model for the study programme Risk Management. The model focuses on knowledge and skills which the graduates need in the field of risk management. It proposes key subjects needed for training of managers or risk management specialists. The model is based on long-lasting experience of authors, expert analyses and research in the fields of risk management and tertiary education of future risk managers. The processed paper results are applicable in the design of the new study program Risk Management at the Faculty of Security Engineering, University of Žilina, Slovakia. Moreover, the results can also be used in various study programs focused on enterprise risk management, economics, financial management, quality management and other related programs.