Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define international preparedness and crisis management operators and their roles
- define fundamental international preparedness and crisis management compliance requirements and best practices
- define global threats and analyze their impact to society

Teaching methods

Contact and virtual implementation, individual and team work. Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence level of security management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit: A9484 Basics of Corporate Security and Risk Management 10 credits.No hybrid-lessons are arranged, lectures are not recorded.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teachers will provide relevant materials. All required reading will be either distributed via Canvas, available freely on the internet. Materials created by teachers (copyright holders) and only to be used for the purposes of this study unit.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

You may have acquired competence, for example through work experience, training organised in the workplace, organisational activities or hobbies. Familiarize yourself with the process in LINK
(https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/studypath/planningofstudies/recognitionofpriorlearning/Pages/default.aspx.)
To apply for the recognition of this study unit, complete the form for recognition of prior studies (in the menu on the right). Enclose with your application any documents you refer to. If required, also enclose a description of the content of the substitutive studies.

Important dates

Contact sessions are directly visible in Pakki and not repeated here.
According to the degree regulations (section 18): students must be present in the first contact session (which is 20.02.2024 16.00 - 18.00) or notify their teacher in charge beforehand if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. After the first contact day no new students are accepted on the course. The Orientation assignment is available in Canvas from . By completing the orientation assignment the student will also confirm his/hers enrollment on the course.

This study unit includes an international virtual exercise in Leppävaara, Student Barents Rescue. The exercise is held on 12.3. (09.15-17.00) (+ 11.3. a short introduction 15.30-17.00). Students who participate to the exercise will be registered on the first contact lesson. If the student cannot join to the exercise, it can be replaced by writing an essay. (not the same than International security analysis- assignment).

Forms of internationality

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Students workload

The workload is approximately 135 hours total.

Content and scheduling

After completing the course the student is able to:
- analyze the international security environment, the phenomenon, trends and forces affecting international business,
- understand the interdependence of Internal and External Security
- have an understanding of some the main actors in international security (task and roles)
- analyze international security through a current case

Further information for students

Tutoring:
Tutoring is available on beforehand set days and upon request. Personal discussion times should be pre-agreed with teacher.
Communication:
Communication will be handled via Canvas workspace message boards. Private messages to teachers should be handled via email.
Zoom- application will be used for tutoring and general information sharing. The lecturers will in advance create a Teams- group for this study unit and invite the students to join.
Canvas is used for formal information, material sharing and storeing, returning assignments, etc.
If necessary, other means of communication will be agreed by the learning community commonly in the beginning of the study unit.
Changes to preliminary program are possible, but the students will be notified if neccessary.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.
(https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/studentEn_studyperformancesandevaluation/SitePages/Evaluation-criteria-for-Bachelor%27s-studies.aspx#requirement-level-ii)

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student is able to
– use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
– search for information in different sources
– report
– work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
– interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
– receive guidance
– work as a member of a team
– plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
– work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
– follow the provided instructions and rules

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to
– use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
– gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
–report in the agreed manner
– work using the skills and methods learned
– engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
– take part in guidance and utilise it
– engage in goal-oriented work in a team
– plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time
– detect safety-related risks
– justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to
– use professional concepts extensively
– compare and choose relevant information
– report and communicate in a professional manner
– work independently, using the skills and methods learned
– take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
– anticipate his/her need for guidance
– promote the team’s work and team spirit
– manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
– work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
– plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

Further information

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define international preparedness and crisis management operators and their roles
- define fundamental international preparedness and crisis management compliance requirements and best practices
- define global threats and analyze their impact to society

Teaching methods

Only virtual implementation, individual (and team) work. Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence level of security management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit: A9484 Basics of Corporate Security and Risk Management 10 credits.

Location and time

Start of study unit 13.05.2024 16.00 - 18.00. Canvas opens 5.5.2024 (TBC)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teachers will provide relevant materials. All required reading will be either distributed via Canvas or available freely on the internet. Materials created by teachers (copyright holders) and only to be used for the purposes of this study unit.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

You may have acquired competence, for example through work experience, training organised in the workplace, organisational activities or hobbies. Familiarize yourself with the process in LINK (https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/studypath/planningofstudies/recognitionofpriorlearning/Pages/default.aspx. ) To apply for the recognition of this study unit, complete the form for recognition of prior studies (in the menu on the right). Enclose with your application any documents you refer to. If required, also enclose a description of the content of the substitutive studies.

Important dates

Contact sessions are directly visible in Pakki and not repeated here.
Start of this study unit is 13.05.2024 16.00 - 18.00 (ZOOM).
1. According to the degree regulations (section 18): students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge beforehand if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. After the first contact day no new students are accepted on the course.

Deadline for all assignments is 20.8.2023..

Forms of internationality

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Students workload

The workload is approximately 135 hours total.

Content and scheduling

After completing the course the student is able to:
- understand what is meant by International Security
- analyze the international security environment, the phenomenon, trends and forces affecting international security and business,
- understand the interdependence of Internal and External Security
- have an understanding of some the main actors in international security (task and roles)
- analyze international security through a current case

Further information for students

Tutoring:
Tutoring is available on beforehand set days and upon request. Personal discussion times should be pre-agreed with teacher.
Communication:
Communication will be handled via Canvas workspace message boards. Private messages to teachers should be handled via email.
Zoom- application will be used for tutoring and general information sharing. The lecturers will in advance create a Teams- group for this study unit and invite the students to join.
Canvas is used for formal information, material sharing and storeing, returning assignments, etc.
If necessary, other means of communication will be agreed by the learning community commonly in the beginning of the study unit.
Changes to preliminary program are possible, but the students will be notified if neccessary.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student is able to
– use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
– search for information in different sources
– report
– work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
– interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
– receive guidance
– work as a member of a team
– plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
– work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
– follow the provided instructions and rules

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to
– use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
– gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
–report in the agreed manner
– work using the skills and methods learned
– engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
– take part in guidance and utilise it
– engage in goal-oriented work in a team
– plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time
– detect safety-related risks
– justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to
– use professional concepts extensively
– compare and choose relevant information
– report and communicate in a professional manner
– work independently, using the skills and methods learned
– take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
– anticipate his/her need for guidance
– promote the team’s work and team spirit
– manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
– work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
– plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

Further information

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define critical infrastructure operators and their roles
- define critical infrastructure protection compliance requirements, best practices and apply those
- assess and manage critical infrastructure’s risks
- plan, assess and develop critical infrastucture risks

Teaching methods

Goals of this study unit:

The student is able to:
- define critical infrastructure operators and their roles
- define critical infrastructure protection compliance requirements, best practices and apply those
- assess and manage critical infrastructure’s risks
- plan, assess and develop critical infrastucture risks

Critical infrastructure protection -study unit is a complementary study, that aims to deepen your competence in the field of preparedness. In the Preparedness -study unit we concentrated more to the concept of self preparedness. Now the goal is to go deeper with the societal security and the safety of the society both in EU and national level.

In the grading Laurea evaluation criteria level 2 is applied.

This study unit schedule is planned for blended learning students.

The teaching of the study unit consist contact lessons in Leppävaara campus and Zoom. Guidance sessions will be in Zoom. The course also has a lot of self-study as well as group work.

All material and assignments for the study unit are compiled on the Canvas learning platform, which opens.at the latest on 31.8.

Learning materials and recommended literature

The study material of the course is listed in the Canvas workspace. Beforehand students can familiarize themselves with The Security Committees websites https://turvallisuuskomitea.fi/en/frontpage/ and with the CER-directive

https://www.critical-entities-resilience-directive.com/
https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-sets-up-a-project-to-improve-resilience-of-critical-infrastructure-and-to-identify-entities-critical-to-the-functioning-of-society-

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to the degree regulations “all students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the module or study unit or another person designated by the director of the UAS unit. The assessment is carried out according to the same criteria and grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit.” For further information visit Link.

Prior higher education studies can be accredited in the degree if their content corresponds to the learning objectives of this study unit.

Demonstration of competence is possible if the student has the competence described in the learning outcomes of this study unit. Competence can be acquired, for example, through his / her prior work experience or studies. If the competence is recognized, it can be demonstrated, for example, by giving an expert lecture on the topic during this course to other students in the study unit. The demonstration of competence is always agreed individually with a student.

Students who wish to demonstrate their competence must submit an analysis of their competence according to the instructions in Canvas. (Tradenomikoulutus – Osaamisen näytöt -workspace) In analysis student describes their competence and how it fulfills the learning outcomes of this study unit. The analysis must contain concrete examples, so for example the list of educations/trainings and job titles is not enough.

Important dates

31.08.2023 12.30 - 15.00 241 Attendance at first lecture is mandatory to receive a place (or absence must be reported before lecture.)
06.09.2023 16.00 - 18.00 Zoom
06.10.2023 09.00 - 11.30 241
01.11.2023 16.00 - 18.00 Zoom
22.11.2023 16.00 - 18.00 Zoom
30.11.2023 12.30 - 15.00 207L Presentations for group work

Online exam 24.-26.11.

1. retake for the exam 2.12.
2. retake for the exam 9.12

1. retake for the assignments 9.12.
2.retake for the assignments 12.1.

Students workload

This is a 10 cr study unit, so it means approximately 270 hours of work.

Content and scheduling

Beside the lectures, study unit includes three assignments:

There is three assignment in the course
- Portfolio (independent) (30 % of total grade)
- Group work (40 % of total grade)
- Online-exam (30 % of total grade)

Further information for students

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrolment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.” (Laurea degree regulations) In the case of online studies the lecturer can also specify some other way than participation on an online meeting what is required from the student so that he/she verifies his/her attendance on the study unit (Decision by the vice president, education 7/2019).

Five places have been reserved for students studying through the open UAS.

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available in Canvas.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Assignments will be evaluated within four weeks after completion and all entries will be made in the Pakki no later than three weeks after the end of the course. (Laurea degree regulations)

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.

Qualifications

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define business continuity compliance requirements, best practices and apply those
- identify critical business operations and their needs for business continuity
- assess and manage business continuity risks
- plan, assess and develop business continuity

Teaching methods

Contact at Leppävaara according to Pakki calendar and assignments.

Location and time

Contact at Leppävaara according to Pakki calendar and assignments.

Learning materials and recommended literature

The materials will be visible in Canvas.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Contact at Leppävaara according to Pakki calendar and assignments and in ZOOM.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Team assignment can be work life based.

Important dates

Visible in Pakki calendar.

Forms of internationality

Team assignment can have an international element.

Students workload

5 ECTS

Content and scheduling

1. Managing Risks
2. Business Impact
3. BCP Process and Systems
4. Security of Supply

Further information for students

BC is a very important topic.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

According to Laurea grading principles.

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

According to Laurea grading principles.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

According to Laurea grading principles.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

According to Laurea grading principles.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

According to Laurea grading principles.

Qualifications

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define business continuity compliance requirements, best practices and apply those
- identify critical business operations and their needs for business continuity
- assess and manage business continuity risks
- plan, assess and develop business continuity

Teaching methods

Contact at Leppävaara or Zoom according to Pakki calendar and assignments.

In other words, the study unit will be implemented as a blended learning format throughout the summer semester, meaning that, in addition to independent study, there will one contact teaching sessions, which will not be recorded nor live-streamed at the Leppävaara campus and three ZOOM sessions. Participation in contact teaching sessions and guidance meetings are optional but highly recommended. The study unit requires active engagement and commitment to interactive learning.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Literature has been given for each module in the Canvas workspace and the student will also look for the appropriate literature by himself/herself for the assignments. Examples of Literature:

1)Steerling, S. et al (2012), Business Continuity For Dummies (ebook) Parts I, II and III
2)Hotchkiss, Stuart (2010), Business Continuity Management: In Practice (ebook) [available through Laurea Finna with Laurea credentials]

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to Laurea's degree regulations, "All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognized and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position.

The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module.

The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). The competence to be accredited must be in line with the learning outcomes of the degree programme’s curriculum. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

Students should apply for the accreditation of prior competence at the beginning of their studies, so they can progress in their studies without interruption. However, students are entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence throughout their studies."

For more information, please refer to the student intranet.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Team assignment can be work life based.

Important dates

Visible in Pakki calendar.

Forms of internationality

Team assignment can have an international element.

Students workload

The study unit is 5 ECTS credits, which means a total of 135 hours work per student.

Content and scheduling

1. Managing Risks
2. Business Impact
3. BCP Process and Systems
4. Security of Supply

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

According to Laurea grading principles. 5 - 1, Failed based on individual assignment, team assignment and on-line exam (materials).

1. Individual assignment 0-10p
2. Team assignment 0-60p
3. Online exam 0-30p

Grades:

Max 100 points
< 50 = fail
50–59 = 1
60–69 = 2
70–79 = 3
80–89 = 4
90–100 = 5

Qualifications

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define criminology and crime prevention principles and apply those
- define crime prevention operators and their roles
- assess and manage organisations’ crime risks
- create organisation’s situational awareness of crime risks
- create crime prevention plan and procedures

Teaching methods

This study unit is a melange of academic lectures and practitioners point-of-views together with a assignments on crime prevention, not forgetting an online exam in which learnings of selected literature (and notes from the lectures) will be assessed.

The studies contains classroom teaching, online teaching, as well as independent work.

The stress is on theories of criminology and how to apply them in real world crime prevention.

Location and time

Laurea Leppävaara Campus

Learning materials and recommended literature

CANVAS-material

AND

selected literature (will be announced at the beginning of the course)

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to the degree regulations “all students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the module or study unit or another person designated by the director of the UAS unit.

Important dates

Contact days and rooms are the following:

OPENING SESSION (compulsory attendance) 31.8.2023
Start of the assignment, first lecture on Crime, Criminology and Crime Prevention
Room: Leppävaara 207L
Time: 9:00-11:30

SECOND CONTACT DAY 5.10.2023
Room: Leppävaara 207L
Follow up with the assignment, second lecture on Crime, Criminology and Crime Prevention
Time: 9:00-11:30

THIRD CONTACT DAY 1.12.2023
Feedback of the assignments, final lecture on Crime, Criminology and Crime Prevention
Room: Leppävaara 207L
Time: 9:00-11:30


OTHER IMPORTANT DAYS:

The assignment must be returned by 8th of December 2023 at 23.59!

Online Exam on 11th of December from 9:00 to 23:59 AND on 15th of December, from 9:00 to 23:59;
Retake on 18th of December, from 9:00 to 23:59.
The online exams are arranged so that you have 60 minutes to complete the exam within the time window (10:00 - 23:59). However, you must start taking the online exam before 22:29 to be able to utilise the whole time allocated for the exam.

Forms of internationality

Study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Students workload

133,5 hrs/5 ECTS

(One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.)

Content and scheduling

Key issues:
Crime Prevention; Criminology; Principles of Crime Prevention; Crime Prevention Programme; Social Crime Prevention; Situational Crime Prevention; Fear of Crime; Crime Statistics; Problem Oriented Policing

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

5-1, Failed
Online exam (30 % of the total points of the study unit)
Assignment (70 % of the total points of the study unit)

Grading scale:
Grade/points
Failed < 40 points
1 40 - < 51 points
2 51 - < 63 points
3 63 - < 75 points
4 75 - < 87 points
5 87 – 100 points

Approved completion of the study unit requires that you will receive minimum 40 points in total, however, both the assignment must be returned and the online exam has to be done.

Returning your assignment late will lower your grade.


Requirement level II.

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

If you get less than 40 points in total, or do not both do the exam and return the assignment.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 40 - < 51 points
2 51 - < 63 points

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 63 - < 75 points
4 75 - < 87 points

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 87 – 100 points

Qualifications

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define risk, safety and security management compliance requirements, best practices and apply those
- assess and manage organisations’ risks comprehensively
- plan, assess and develop risk, safety and security management
- lead and manage safety and security management operations in normal, disturbance and crisis situations
- assess and develop safety and security culture

Teaching methods

The study unit will be implemented as a blended learning format throughout the spring semester of 2024, meaning that, in addition to independent study, there will be three separate instances of contact teaching sessions at the Leppävaara campus, which will not be recorded nor live-streamed. Additionally, scheduled guidance meetings will be held through Teams or Zoom. Participation in contact teaching sessions and guidance meetings are optional but highly recommended. The study unit requires active engagement and commitment to interactive learning.

You will study within the comprehensive learning environment built in Canvas, which includes study materials and assignments. The Canvas workspace will be accessible on January 9, 2024, at 9:00 AM. The schedule and assignment deadlines are provided in the Canvas timetable, as well as in Pakki's calendar.

During the study unit, there will be several different learning assignments available, which will be completed in pairs. Choose with your pair one assignment from the T1 module and another from the T2-T8 modules. The online exam is an individual task. Submit the assignment returns in Canvas, through which you will receiver feedback from the lecturers.The T1 assignment shall also be submitted to the Teams workspace, where the industry partner will provide you feedback.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Literature has been given for each module in the Canvas workspace and the student will also look for the appropriate literature by himself/herself for the assignments. Examples of Literature:
1) Safety and Security Management & security Culture: Reiman, T. & Oedewald, P. 2002. The assessment of organisational culture. A metodological study. VTT Publications T2140. https://urly.fi/3hq8
2) Risk Management, Legislation, documentation:ISO 31000:2018, Risk management – Guidelines (Can be downloaded through Laurea LibGuides)
3) Standards, Auditing and Measurement of Safety and Security Management: Kuusisto, A. 2000. Safety management systems - Audit tools and reliability of auditing. VTT Publiations 428
http://www.mtpinnacle.com/pdfs/safety-management-systems.pdf
4) Saleh, Yunus D. 2016. Crisis management: The art of success & failure.
https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/nelli01.3710000000841129?sid=3296455305 (Can be downloaded through Laurea Finna)
5) Schein, E. 2016. Organizational Culture and Leadership.https://finna.fi/Record/colibri.80334?sid=3296460303 (Can be downloaded through Laurea Finna)
6) ISO 9001: 2015. Quality management systems. (Available on SFS Online through Laurea LibGuides.)
7) ISO 45001:2023. Occupational health and safety management systems. Requirements with guidance for use. (Available on SFS Online through Laurea LibGuides.)
8) ISO 22301:2019. Security and resilience. Business continuity management systems. Requirements. (Available on SFS Online through Laurea LibGuides.)

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to Laurea's degree regulations, "All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognized and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position.

The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module.

The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). The competence to be accredited must be in line with the learning outcomes of the degree programme’s curriculum. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

Students should apply for the accreditation of prior competence at the beginning of their studies, so they can progress in their studies without interruption. However, students are entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence throughout their studies."

For more information, please refer to the student intranet.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

In Module 1, there are different learning assignments available, which are made in close collaboration with the industry partner. Outputs developing of organizational risk management and safety & security culture are produced for the industry partner. Moreover, in the learning assignments of modules T2-T8, the knowledge base of risk management and organizational resilience are reflected from the perspective of a real organization.

Important dates

The study unit will begin with contact teaching session on January 12, 2024, from 15:15 to 17:45.

The deadline for submitting Assignment 1 of Module 1 is March 19, 2024, at 23:59. The resubmission dates are April 9, 2024, and April 23, 2024, at 23:59.

The deadline for submitting assignments for Modules 2-8 is May 9, 2024. The resubmission dates are May 30 and June 13, 2024, at 23:59.

The online exam will take place from May 24, 2024, starting at 8:00, to May 25, 2024, at 23:59. The first retake exam will be held from May 31, 2024, starting at 8:00, to June 1, 2024, at 23:59, and the second retake exam will be held from June 7, 2024, starting at 8:00, to June 8, 2024, at 23:59.

According to Section 18 of the examination regulations "Students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in studies, Alternatively, the teacher can specify a different manner for the student to confirm that they intend to participate in the studies. The completion of these measures can be required within a week of the studies having begun. The application of the aforementioned approach requires that the teacher notifies the students accepted to the study unit of the practice and that the practice is specifically mentioned in the study unit’s implementation plan.
If the student has a justified reason for not attending the first contact teaching session or for not notifying the teacher of their intention to be involved in studies in the manner required by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation in the studies. Their registration for the study unit will be rejected, of the student does not notify the teacher of being absent from the first contact teaching session or the reason for their absence cannot be considered justified, Another student who is in line for the study unit can be selected in their place."

Forms of internationality

International connections are highlighted in the knowledge base. The study unit covers international standards in risk,safety and security management, In the lecture materials, international experts describe how risk management and risk-based safety & security management are practically implemented.

Students workload

The study unit is 10 credits, which means a total of 270 hours work per student distributed as follows:
Participation in contact teaching sessions and joint meetings: 16 hours
Independent study and preparation for the exam: 148 hours
Completion of two learning assignments: 53 hours/ learning assignment/student; total 106 hours /student.

Content and scheduling

Module 1: The Foundation of Risk Management
You will learn to build a strong foundation for risk management by integrating it into the organization's management system and decision-making. You will identify the key principles of risk management, the resources needed, and the critical role of the top management.

Module 2: Standards
You will be able to utilize quality and management system standards in practical risk, safety and security management within the organization.

Module 3: Documentation
You will learn the importance of comprehensive documentation in risk, safety and security management.

Module 4: Legislation
You will learn the legal requirements in risk, safety and security management.

Module 5: Resilience and Insurance
You will learn how risk management and resilience complement each other and understand the connection between insurance and risk management in organizational risk management.

Module 6: Auditing and Measurement
You will learn how to evaluate and measure an organization's risk, safety and security management according to the principles of continuous improvement.

Module 7: Developing Risk, Safety and Security Management
You will learn to identify the impact of culture on organizational risk, safety and safety management.

Module 8: Crisis Management and Communication
You will learn how to manage crises and furthermore, plan and implement effective crisis communication.

Further information for students

The study unit meets the requirements of the level required for a university of applied sciences (AMK) degree program.
The implementation of this study unit has been designed according to the quality criteria of education. Self-assessment is available to students in Canvas.
Five student places are reserved for open university of applied sciences students and another five student places for exchange students in this implementation.

Students enrolling in the study unit shall have sufficient knowledge of the fundamentals of risk, safety and security management, which can be acquired, for example, by completing the courseTO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 credits).

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Competency assessment is based on the curriculum's objective descriptions, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria specified in the study implementation plan (Laurea's examination regulations).

The assessment focuses on three areas of competence: 1) Developing organizational risk management and safety culture (2 credits, weighting 25% of the entire study unit), 2) Applying risk management and resilience in the organization (2 credits, weighting 25% of the entire study unit), and 3) Requirements for risk management and safety (6 credits, weighting 50% of the entire study unit). Development tasks have been assigned for the first two areas of competence, and an online exam is assigned for the third area of competence. The evaluation criteria are specified in the assignment instructions. Points are awarded for the tasks and the exam, which determine the grade obtained for the study unit. Each task can earn a maximum of 0-25 points, and the exam can earn a maximum of 0-50 points. The exam is considered passed if you score at least 10 points. Therefore, the maximum total points for the course are 100. The grading scale is as follows:
0 - below 50 points = fail
50 - below 60 points = 1
60 - below 70 points = 2
70 - below 80 points = 3
80 - below 90 points = 4
90 - 100 points = 5.

A student who has not completed the required tasks or exam to pass the course shall make up or retake the assignments as determined by the course instructor within the specified timeframe. A failed exam or other performance can be retaken twice. Failing to participate in the actual exam counts as one attempt (Laurea's examination regulations).

All Laurea stakeholders are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, including proper referencing of sources. Familiarize yourself with these practices and inquire if needed. All study tasks are to be completed individually unless otherwise instructed. The use of Turnitin for plagiarism checks will be explained by the instructor.

In the assessment of learning, the criteria for level II of the competency assessment framework for university of applied sciences degree students are used.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting: The student is able to
Grade 5: Analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge.
Grade 3: Critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge.
Grade 1: Use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge basis. Report and communicate in a professional manner.

Professional practice and workplace development: The student is able to
Grade 5:Evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact. Anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners.
Grade 3: Propose creative solutions at work. Promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships.
Grade 1: Act independently taking into account the operating environment.
Take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs.

Assessed as applicable: teamwork skills, leadership and responsibility: The student is able to
Grade 5: Evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work . Evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan their personal development and development of the team.
Grade 3: Act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work. Describe the development of their competence in relation to the learning outcome.
Grade 1: Describe the significance of their actions for successful co-operation.
Describe their competence in relation to the learning outcomes.

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

The approved completion of the study unit requires completing two assignments and an online exam. The online exam is considered to be passed when you receive at least 17 points from it. The maximum points of the study unit are 100 points. The overall completion of the study unit is failed if the total points obtained from the two assignments and the exam is less than 50 points.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting: The student is able to
Grade 1: Use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge basis. Report and communicate in a professional manner.

Professional practice and workplace development: The student is able to
Grade 1: Act independently taking into account the operating environment.
Take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs.

Assessed as applicable: teamwork skills, leadership and responsibility: The student is able to
Grade 1: Describe the significance of their actions for successful co-operation.
Describe their competence in relation to the learning outcomes.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting: The student is able to
Grade 3: Critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge.

Professional practice and workplace development: The student is able to
Grade 3: Propose creative solutions at work. Promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships.

Assessed as applicable: teamwork skills, leadership and responsibility: The student is able to
Grade 3: Act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work. Describe the development of their competence in relation to the learning outcome.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting: The student is able to
Grade 5: Analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge.

Professional practice and workplace development: The student is able to
Grade 5:Evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact. Anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners.

Assessed as applicable: teamwork skills, leadership and responsibility: The student is able to
Grade 5: Evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work . Evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan their personal development and development of the team.

Qualifications

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define information and cyber security compliance requirements, best practices and apply those
- assess and manage information and cyber security risks
- create administrative, operational, technical and physical procedures
- plan, assess and develop information and cyber security

Teaching methods

The study unit includes a development assignment in groups as well as contact- and online studies.

Teaching language is English.

Location and time

Times and dates of teaching are in Pakki. The dates are on the contact days of blended learning in this study programme.

As per the degree regulations, accepting your place in the study unit requires presence in the first session or an appropriate announcement of your absence in advance.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Latest at the start of each theme the relevant study materials are presented (themes can be found in Content and scheduling)

The development assignment requires at least the correct use of professional concepts and background theory.

The exam focuses on knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.

Materials created by teachers (copyright holders) are licensed CC-BY-NC-SA unless otherwise noted.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to degreer regulations, every student has the right to complete this study unit in one of the following methods:
-Recognition of Prior Learning (requires a competence analysis and a demonstration of competence)
-Work-based Learning (requires a working life partner or workplace)
If you wish to propose either of these, please be in touch with the responsible teacher as soon as possible after enrolling.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

The study unit uses working life experts.
The development assignment is project-based and based on working life requirements.

Important dates

-First contact session = accepting place in study unit and handing out of development assignment
-Return of development assignment: 19.5
-Online exam must be completed: 7-9.5.
-1st exam retake: 22.5-23.5
-2nd exam retake: 5-6.6
(Incomplete or skipped exams count as one attempt)

Forms of internationality

Study unit is implemented in English using international sources.
Study unit is attended by exchange students.

Students workload

Attendance in all contact sessions is recommended.
Students should prepare for following workload (calculated as a maximum; prior learning can lower the workload)
-Workload total is 10 credits = 270 hours, everything included.
-Implementation lasts approximately 18 weeks. Students should prepare for on average 15 hours of study time every week after the study unit begins.
-New subjects and materials are presented every 4-5 weeks, split into themes.
Assessment of hourly workloads:
-Contact teaching physicall 24 hours and contact sessions online 4 hours
-Online studying and independent study online/with distributed materials incl. portfolio 90 hours
-Group work on development assignment and guidance 110 hours
-Exam and preparation for it (independent study) 42 hours

Content and scheduling

Teaching has been divided into four themes. Every theme includes contact teaching and online studies. The teaching progresses mainly in the order of the themes below.
The exam that will be completed at the end of the study unit has questions from every theme.
- Theme 1: Information Security Management
- Theme 2: Personnel Security
- Theme 3: Cybersecurity Management
- Theme 4: Physical Security

Further information for students

IMPORTANT! Read carefully! If anything below is unclear, please be in touch with the responsible teacher.

1. Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences

2. Those enrolling are recommended to have completed the study unit Information- and Cybersecurity 5 cr, or have the equivalent knowledge otherwise. This study unit does not cover the basics of topics.

3. Quota for Open University of Applied sciences Students is 10 places.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level 2.

The grade of the study unit is determined as the weighted overall result of three assessed implementation parts.

The implementation parts to be assessed are:
-Development assignment in groups: 40% of grade
-Individually completed porfolio assignment: 30% of grade
-Individually completed online exam: 30% of grade

Online exam is evaluated based on points score. More information on this and evaluation of other implementation parts can be found in the grading scale, below.

Schedule of assessment: each implementation part will be graded within four weeks of the last possible completion date, but the entire study unit must be graded withing three weeks of the end of the study unit.

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

One or more of the implementation parts is missing.
One or more of the implementation parts does not fulfill the criteria of Satisfactory (1-2).

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

A satisfactory (1) exam result has 50-59% of maximum score.
A satisfactory (2) exam result has 60-69% of maximum score.

The development assignment and portfolio assignment graded Satisfactory (1), if the student (or group):
-Follows the given assignment
-Uses professional concept consistently
-Shows that they have familiarized themselves with the knowledge base
-Is able to report and communicate professionally
-Is able to act independently taking into account the operating environment

The development assignment is graded Satisfactory (2), if the assignment or group fulfills the above criteria and in addition some of the criteria of Good (3-4).

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

A good (3) exam result has 70-79% of maximum score.
A good (4) exam result has 80-89% of maximum score.

The development assignment is graded Good (3), if the student (or group):
-Follows the given assignment
-Critically evaluates information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge
-Proposes professional, creative solutions
-Is able to report and communicate professionally
-Is able to act independently taking into account the operating environment
The development assignment is graded Good (4), if the assignment or group fulfills the above criteria and in addition some of the criteria of Excellent (5)

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

An excellent (5) exam result has 90-100% of maximum score.

The development assignment is graded Excellent (5), if the student (or group):
-Follows the given assignment
-Analyses the acquired information, draws conclusions and combines theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge
-Proposes professional, creative solutions
-Evaluates the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
-Is able to report and communicate professionally
-Is able to act independently taking into account the operating environment

Qualifications

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define occupational health and safety and quality management compliance requirements, best practices and apply those
- assess and manage occupational health and safety risks
- plan, assess and develop occupational health and safety as part of organisations operations
- lead and manage occupational health and safety operations

Teaching methods

IMPLEMENTATION
This implementation is meant for degree students studying in English and for exchange students.
It is also suitable for Open UAS students wishing to study in English.
Finnish implementation is TO00BN71-3007.

CONTENT
-This study unit has contact teaching on three separate days.
-In addition, this study unit has preparatory and complementary online teaching and independent studying
-Student has the opportunity to complete the Occupational Safety Card and the Well-being at Work Card during the contact sessions.
-If possible, student groups are allocated working life partners to complete their course assignment

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
All contact studies will take place at Leppävaara campus or elsewhere in the capital region. All online teaching and study unit communication takes place in the Canvas online learning environment, real time online meetings in MS Teams- and Zoom-rooms.

GUIDANCE AND R&D METHODS
Students must complete a learning assignment that requires e.g interviewing, observation and reporting skills in collaboration with the working life. The assignment is scheduled and it also contains guidance by lecturers and the working life partners as well if necessary.

Location and time

[This field is not used at Laurea.]

Learning materials and recommended literature

1. LEGISLATION required. Only certain applicable sections are used. Access legislation in Finlex.
-Constitution of Finland
-Employment Contracts Act
-Occupational Safety and Health Act
-Working Hours Act
-Act on Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement and Cooperation on Occupational Safety and Health at Workplace
-Act on Co-operation within Undertakings
-Occupational Health Care Act
-Act on Equality between Women and Men
-Non-Discrimination Act
-Rescue Act
-Workers' Compensation Act
-Framework directive on occupational safety and health in the EU (not in Finlex, see EU-OSHA)

2. STANDARDS (can be accessed in SFS Online; sign in via LibGuides)
-ISO31000:2018 Risk management
-ISO45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems
-ISO9001:2015 Quality management systems
-IEC 31010 Risk assessment techniques

3. LITERATURE
-Occupational Safety Card booklet NOTE: will be handed out during course for those completing the card training.
-Well-being at Work Card booklet NOTE: will be handed out during course for those completing the card training.
-More will be included in study unit materials.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Recognition of prior studies: if you have completed comparable studies earlier in another higher education institution, be in touch with your head of student affairs.

Demonstration of competence: According to the degree regulations “all students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. For more information see the BBA demonstration of competence Canvas workspace (Tradenomikoulutus – Osaamisen näytöt)

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Study unit has a learning assignment that is completed in collaboration with a working life partner.

Important dates

Note: this only has the most important dates for completion of the study unit. All teaching can be found in your Pakki calendar, which automatically updates to MS Outlook and Tuudo.

1. Accepting your place in study unit: a questionnaire will be sent 21.8. and must be completed latest 29.8.

2. Mandatory presence if you wish to claim the Occupational Safety Card: 1.9. This session will be held at Rudus Safety Park (Ämmässuonkuja 3, Espoo). More information will be sent in August.

3. Mandatory presence if you wish to claim the Well-being at Work Card: 7.10

4. Return of learning assignment: 26.11.

5. Debrief of learning assignment, every group must be represented: 3.12

6. Study unit exam (online)
- Scheduled exam time: week 49
- 1st retake opportunity: week 51
- 2nd retake opportunity: week 2 (of 2024)

Forms of internationality

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Study unit uses materials in English and EU-level legislation and materials.

Students workload

One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student; 10 cr = 267 hours.
Distribution of work is estimated to be the following:

-Contact sessions: 14h
-Online contact sessions: 8h
-Preparatory and complementary online teaching and independent studying: 125h
-Learning assignment: 120h

Content and scheduling

Themes worked on during study unit:
-Management of OSH
-Analysis and assessment of the risks at work
-Occupational safety, health and well-being
-Equality and non-discrimination in a workplace
-Flow, quality and productivity of work
-Investigation of accidents
-Travel safety
-Psychology of crisis situations, workplace conflicts

Methods worked on and used:
-Risk management process
-Risk evaluation- and assessment methods
-Accident investigation methods
-OSH indicators and measurement
-Reporting- and development methods
-Quality management methods

Issues researched and developed:
-Level of OSH
-Quality of work performance
-Equality and non-discrimination in a workplace
-Safety consciousness and know-how at a workplace
-Organization and management of OSH
-Crisis preparedness

Discussed concrete end products:
-Analysis and assessment of the risks at work
-Occupational safety and health policy
-Gender equality plan (appropriate parts regarding themes of study unit)
-Equality plan (appropriate parts regarding themes of study unit)
-Personnel and training plan (appropriate parts regarding themes of study unit)
-Well-being at work development plan

Further information for students

Accepting your place in study unit: a questionnaire will be sent 21.8. and must be completed latest 29.8.

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on study plan goals and evaluation criteria.

The evaluated tasks are:
- Learning assignment in groups. Evaluated Rejected / 1-5. Weight in overall grade 60%
- Exam as individual task. Evaluated Rejected / 1-5. Weight in overall grade 40%

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.

Students who have failed assignments or examinations required for passing a study unit must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. ... A failed examination or other study attainment can be retaken twice. A failure to attend an actual examination is considered to be one completion attempt. (Laurea degree regulations.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. The learning assignment will be checked with the Urkund plagiarization program.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
-Use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
-Report and communicate in a professional manner
-Act independently taking into account the operating environment
-Take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
-Describe the significance of his/her actions for successful co-operation
-Describe his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
-Act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
-Describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes
-Propose creative solutions at work
-Promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships
-Critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
-Evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
-Evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan his/her personal development and development of the team
-Analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge
-Evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
-Anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners

Qualifications

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define environmental risk management compliance requirements, best practices and apply those
- define environmental threats and analyse their impact to organisations’ operations
- assess and manage environmental risks
- create environmental risk management procedures and guidelines

Teaching methods

This is a fully automated implementation that will be carried out independently from 15.01.2024 to 31.05.2024. Self-direction is required. The study unit does not include meetings or working in pairs or groups. You will study in a Canvas learning environment which includes learning material and assingments/tests. You will not receive individual feedback for assignments: feedback is based on checking the accuracy of the exams after the they have been returned.

Location and time

[This field is not used at Laurea.]

Learning materials and recommended literature

All material needed for studying is in the Canvas workspace or linked there.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position. The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module. The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

Demonstration of competence for the entire study period is carried out through Tradenomikoulutus - Demonstrations of skills - Canvas. Using the basis found in the workspace, the student prepares a competency analysis and returns it to the course folder. Competence analyzes are processed once a month. If the previous competence covers part of the competence goals of the study course, the student must contact the teacher of the study course.

Enrollment to Canvas-workspace: https://canvas.laurea.fi/enroll/RPWH7N
Info for SSRM-students: https://canvas.laurea.fi/courses/855/pages/ohjeistus-turvallisuuden-ja-riskienhallinnan-opintojen-osaamista-nayttaville-slash-instructions-for-demonstrations-of-competence-in-ssrm?module_item_id=352814

Important dates

The course is completed according to the student's own schedule between 15.01.2024 and 31.05.2024. The course must be completed and the final assignment returned by May 31. by 23:59 to pass the course. Exceptionally, you do not need to confirm your place in the course. However, if you are not going to complete the study, inform the teacher in charge.

Forms of internationality

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Students workload

The study course contains 135 hours of work done by the student, which means an average of about 8 hours/week divided over the entire duration of the study course. Pay special attention to the scheduling of this course in your calendar, because the tasks do not have separate deadlines, but the student is independently responsible for the timing that suits their calendar.

Content and scheduling

The course consists of an orientation and five modules on different subject areas. Modules 1-4 consist of an online lecture, review questions, an assignment and a midterm exam. In the last module, a final task that brings together the subject areas is prepared.

Each module has tasks and at the end there is a short exam, which, if passed, allows you to move on to the next module. At the end of the course, there is still a final assignment that gathers all subject areas.

The course modules are
- Key regulation
- Environmental management and risk management
- Sustainable development
- Chemical safety and emissions

Further information for students

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelors level education.

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available in Canvas.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

“The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies.” (Laurea degree regulations).

The grade for the course is formed based on intermediate exams. The course also includes other tasks that do not affect the grade, but they must be completed in order to progress in the course.

Each intermediate exam is evaluated according to the evaluation table below, i.e. to pass the exam, you must get at least 40% of the answers correct. In the overall grade, the intermediate exams are taken into account with equal weights.

Grading scale
5 < 94% - 90%
4 < 90% - 75%
3 < 75% - 60%
2 < 60% - 50%
1 < 50% - 40%
0 < 40% - 0%

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner

Professional practice and workplace development

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
- anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- propose creative solutions at work
- promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- act independently taking into account the operating environment
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs

Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan their personal development and development of the team

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of their competence in relation to the learning outcomes

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- describe the significance of their actions for successful co-operation
- describe their competence in relation to the learning outcomes

Each exam can be attempted three times, of which the highest score remains valid. The retakes of the failed performance according to the degree regulations are thus part of the implementation.

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Ouriginal is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.

Qualifications

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define international preparedness and crisis management operators and their roles
- define fundamental international preparedness and crisis management compliance requirements and best practices
- define global threats and analyze their impact to society

Teaching methods

Only virtual implementation, individual (and team) work. Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence level of security management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit: A9484 Basics of Corporate Security and Risk Management 10 credits.

Location and time

Start of study unit 13.05.2024 16.00 - 18.00. Canvas opens 5.5.2024 (TBC)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teachers will provide relevant materials. All required reading will be either distributed via Canvas or available freely on the internet. Materials created by teachers (copyright holders) and only to be used for the purposes of this study unit.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

You may have acquired competence, for example through work experience, training organised in the workplace, organisational activities or hobbies. Familiarize yourself with the process in LINK (https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/studypath/planningofstudies/recognitionofpriorlearning/Pages/default.aspx. ) To apply for the recognition of this study unit, complete the form for recognition of prior studies (in the menu on the right). Enclose with your application any documents you refer to. If required, also enclose a description of the content of the substitutive studies.

Important dates

Contact sessions are directly visible in Pakki and not repeated here.
Start of this study unit is 13.05.2024 16.00 - 18.00 (ZOOM).
1. According to the degree regulations (section 18): students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge beforehand if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. After the first contact day no new students are accepted on the course.

Deadline for all assignments is 20.8.2023..

Forms of internationality

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Students workload

The workload is approximately 135 hours total.

Content and scheduling

After completing the course the student is able to:
- understand what is meant by International Security
- analyze the international security environment, the phenomenon, trends and forces affecting international security and business,
- understand the interdependence of Internal and External Security
- have an understanding of some the main actors in international security (task and roles)
- analyze international security through a current case

Further information for students

Tutoring:
Tutoring is available on beforehand set days and upon request. Personal discussion times should be pre-agreed with teacher.
Communication:
Communication will be handled via Canvas workspace message boards. Private messages to teachers should be handled via email.
Zoom- application will be used for tutoring and general information sharing. The lecturers will in advance create a Teams- group for this study unit and invite the students to join.
Canvas is used for formal information, material sharing and storeing, returning assignments, etc.
If necessary, other means of communication will be agreed by the learning community commonly in the beginning of the study unit.
Changes to preliminary program are possible, but the students will be notified if neccessary.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student is able to
– use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
– search for information in different sources
– report
– work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
– interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
– receive guidance
– work as a member of a team
– plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
– work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
– follow the provided instructions and rules

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to
– use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
– gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
–report in the agreed manner
– work using the skills and methods learned
– engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
– take part in guidance and utilise it
– engage in goal-oriented work in a team
– plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time
– detect safety-related risks
– justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to
– use professional concepts extensively
– compare and choose relevant information
– report and communicate in a professional manner
– work independently, using the skills and methods learned
– take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
– anticipate his/her need for guidance
– promote the team’s work and team spirit
– manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
– work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
– plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

Further information

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define business continuity compliance requirements, best practices and apply those
- identify critical business operations and their needs for business continuity
- assess and manage business continuity risks
- plan, assess and develop business continuity

Teaching methods

Contact at Leppävaara or Zoom according to Pakki calendar and assignments.

In other words, the study unit will be implemented as a blended learning format throughout the summer semester, meaning that, in addition to independent study, there will one contact teaching sessions, which will not be recorded nor live-streamed at the Leppävaara campus and three ZOOM sessions. Participation in contact teaching sessions and guidance meetings are optional but highly recommended. The study unit requires active engagement and commitment to interactive learning.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Literature has been given for each module in the Canvas workspace and the student will also look for the appropriate literature by himself/herself for the assignments. Examples of Literature:

1)Steerling, S. et al (2012), Business Continuity For Dummies (ebook) Parts I, II and III
2)Hotchkiss, Stuart (2010), Business Continuity Management: In Practice (ebook) [available through Laurea Finna with Laurea credentials]

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to Laurea's degree regulations, "All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognized and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position.

The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module.

The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). The competence to be accredited must be in line with the learning outcomes of the degree programme’s curriculum. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

Students should apply for the accreditation of prior competence at the beginning of their studies, so they can progress in their studies without interruption. However, students are entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence throughout their studies."

For more information, please refer to the student intranet.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Team assignment can be work life based.

Important dates

Visible in Pakki calendar.

Forms of internationality

Team assignment can have an international element.

Students workload

The study unit is 5 ECTS credits, which means a total of 135 hours work per student.

Content and scheduling

1. Managing Risks
2. Business Impact
3. BCP Process and Systems
4. Security of Supply

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

According to Laurea grading principles. 5 - 1, Failed based on individual assignment, team assignment and on-line exam (materials).

1. Individual assignment 0-10p
2. Team assignment 0-60p
3. Online exam 0-30p

Grades:

Max 100 points
< 50 = fail
50–59 = 1
60–69 = 2
70–79 = 3
80–89 = 4
90–100 = 5

Qualifications

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define international preparedness and crisis management operators and their roles
- define fundamental international preparedness and crisis management compliance requirements and best practices
- define global threats and analyze their impact to society

Teaching methods

Contact and virtual implementation, individual and team work. Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence level of security management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit: A9484 Basics of Corporate Security and Risk Management 10 credits.No hybrid-lessons are arranged, lectures are not recorded.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teachers will provide relevant materials. All required reading will be either distributed via Canvas, available freely on the internet. Materials created by teachers (copyright holders) and only to be used for the purposes of this study unit.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

You may have acquired competence, for example through work experience, training organised in the workplace, organisational activities or hobbies. Familiarize yourself with the process in LINK
(https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/studypath/planningofstudies/recognitionofpriorlearning/Pages/default.aspx.)
To apply for the recognition of this study unit, complete the form for recognition of prior studies (in the menu on the right). Enclose with your application any documents you refer to. If required, also enclose a description of the content of the substitutive studies.

Important dates

Contact sessions are directly visible in Pakki and not repeated here.
According to the degree regulations (section 18): students must be present in the first contact session (which is 20.02.2024 16.00 - 18.00) or notify their teacher in charge beforehand if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. After the first contact day no new students are accepted on the course. The Orientation assignment is available in Canvas from . By completing the orientation assignment the student will also confirm his/hers enrollment on the course.

This study unit includes an international virtual exercise in Leppävaara, Student Barents Rescue. The exercise is held on 12.3. (09.15-17.00) (+ 11.3. a short introduction 15.30-17.00). Students who participate to the exercise will be registered on the first contact lesson. If the student cannot join to the exercise, it can be replaced by writing an essay. (not the same than International security analysis- assignment).

Forms of internationality

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Students workload

The workload is approximately 135 hours total.

Content and scheduling

After completing the course the student is able to:
- analyze the international security environment, the phenomenon, trends and forces affecting international business,
- understand the interdependence of Internal and External Security
- have an understanding of some the main actors in international security (task and roles)
- analyze international security through a current case

Further information for students

Tutoring:
Tutoring is available on beforehand set days and upon request. Personal discussion times should be pre-agreed with teacher.
Communication:
Communication will be handled via Canvas workspace message boards. Private messages to teachers should be handled via email.
Zoom- application will be used for tutoring and general information sharing. The lecturers will in advance create a Teams- group for this study unit and invite the students to join.
Canvas is used for formal information, material sharing and storeing, returning assignments, etc.
If necessary, other means of communication will be agreed by the learning community commonly in the beginning of the study unit.
Changes to preliminary program are possible, but the students will be notified if neccessary.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.
(https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/studentEn_studyperformancesandevaluation/SitePages/Evaluation-criteria-for-Bachelor%27s-studies.aspx#requirement-level-ii)

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student is able to
– use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
– search for information in different sources
– report
– work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
– interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
– receive guidance
– work as a member of a team
– plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
– work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
– follow the provided instructions and rules

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to
– use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
– gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
–report in the agreed manner
– work using the skills and methods learned
– engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
– take part in guidance and utilise it
– engage in goal-oriented work in a team
– plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time
– detect safety-related risks
– justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to
– use professional concepts extensively
– compare and choose relevant information
– report and communicate in a professional manner
– work independently, using the skills and methods learned
– take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
– anticipate his/her need for guidance
– promote the team’s work and team spirit
– manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
– work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
– plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

Further information

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define environmental risk management compliance requirements, best practices and apply those
- define environmental threats and analyse their impact to organisations’ operations
- assess and manage environmental risks
- create environmental risk management procedures and guidelines

Teaching methods

This is a fully automated implementation that will be carried out independently from 15.01.2024 to 31.05.2024. Self-direction is required. The study unit does not include meetings or working in pairs or groups. You will study in a Canvas learning environment which includes learning material and assingments/tests. You will not receive individual feedback for assignments: feedback is based on checking the accuracy of the exams after the they have been returned.

Location and time

[This field is not used at Laurea.]

Learning materials and recommended literature

All material needed for studying is in the Canvas workspace or linked there.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position. The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module. The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

Demonstration of competence for the entire study period is carried out through Tradenomikoulutus - Demonstrations of skills - Canvas. Using the basis found in the workspace, the student prepares a competency analysis and returns it to the course folder. Competence analyzes are processed once a month. If the previous competence covers part of the competence goals of the study course, the student must contact the teacher of the study course.

Enrollment to Canvas-workspace: https://canvas.laurea.fi/enroll/RPWH7N
Info for SSRM-students: https://canvas.laurea.fi/courses/855/pages/ohjeistus-turvallisuuden-ja-riskienhallinnan-opintojen-osaamista-nayttaville-slash-instructions-for-demonstrations-of-competence-in-ssrm?module_item_id=352814

Important dates

The course is completed according to the student's own schedule between 15.01.2024 and 31.05.2024. The course must be completed and the final assignment returned by May 31. by 23:59 to pass the course. Exceptionally, you do not need to confirm your place in the course. However, if you are not going to complete the study, inform the teacher in charge.

Forms of internationality

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Students workload

The study course contains 135 hours of work done by the student, which means an average of about 8 hours/week divided over the entire duration of the study course. Pay special attention to the scheduling of this course in your calendar, because the tasks do not have separate deadlines, but the student is independently responsible for the timing that suits their calendar.

Content and scheduling

The course consists of an orientation and five modules on different subject areas. Modules 1-4 consist of an online lecture, review questions, an assignment and a midterm exam. In the last module, a final task that brings together the subject areas is prepared.

Each module has tasks and at the end there is a short exam, which, if passed, allows you to move on to the next module. At the end of the course, there is still a final assignment that gathers all subject areas.

The course modules are
- Key regulation
- Environmental management and risk management
- Sustainable development
- Chemical safety and emissions

Further information for students

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelors level education.

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available in Canvas.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

“The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies.” (Laurea degree regulations).

The grade for the course is formed based on intermediate exams. The course also includes other tasks that do not affect the grade, but they must be completed in order to progress in the course.

Each intermediate exam is evaluated according to the evaluation table below, i.e. to pass the exam, you must get at least 40% of the answers correct. In the overall grade, the intermediate exams are taken into account with equal weights.

Grading scale
5 < 94% - 90%
4 < 90% - 75%
3 < 75% - 60%
2 < 60% - 50%
1 < 50% - 40%
0 < 40% - 0%

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner

Professional practice and workplace development

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
- anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- propose creative solutions at work
- promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- act independently taking into account the operating environment
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs

Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan their personal development and development of the team

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of their competence in relation to the learning outcomes

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- describe the significance of their actions for successful co-operation
- describe their competence in relation to the learning outcomes

Each exam can be attempted three times, of which the highest score remains valid. The retakes of the failed performance according to the degree regulations are thus part of the implementation.

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Ouriginal is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.

Qualifications

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define information and cyber security compliance requirements, best practices and apply those
- assess and manage information and cyber security risks
- create administrative, operational, technical and physical procedures
- plan, assess and develop information and cyber security

Teaching methods

The study unit includes a development assignment in groups as well as contact- and online studies.

Teaching language is English.

Location and time

Times and dates of teaching are in Pakki. The dates are on the contact days of blended learning in this study programme.

As per the degree regulations, accepting your place in the study unit requires presence in the first session or an appropriate announcement of your absence in advance.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Latest at the start of each theme the relevant study materials are presented (themes can be found in Content and scheduling)

The development assignment requires at least the correct use of professional concepts and background theory.

The exam focuses on knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.

Materials created by teachers (copyright holders) are licensed CC-BY-NC-SA unless otherwise noted.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to degreer regulations, every student has the right to complete this study unit in one of the following methods:
-Recognition of Prior Learning (requires a competence analysis and a demonstration of competence)
-Work-based Learning (requires a working life partner or workplace)
If you wish to propose either of these, please be in touch with the responsible teacher as soon as possible after enrolling.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

The study unit uses working life experts.
The development assignment is project-based and based on working life requirements.

Important dates

-First contact session = accepting place in study unit and handing out of development assignment
-Return of development assignment: 19.5
-Online exam must be completed: 7-9.5.
-1st exam retake: 22.5-23.5
-2nd exam retake: 5-6.6
(Incomplete or skipped exams count as one attempt)

Forms of internationality

Study unit is implemented in English using international sources.
Study unit is attended by exchange students.

Students workload

Attendance in all contact sessions is recommended.
Students should prepare for following workload (calculated as a maximum; prior learning can lower the workload)
-Workload total is 10 credits = 270 hours, everything included.
-Implementation lasts approximately 18 weeks. Students should prepare for on average 15 hours of study time every week after the study unit begins.
-New subjects and materials are presented every 4-5 weeks, split into themes.
Assessment of hourly workloads:
-Contact teaching physicall 24 hours and contact sessions online 4 hours
-Online studying and independent study online/with distributed materials incl. portfolio 90 hours
-Group work on development assignment and guidance 110 hours
-Exam and preparation for it (independent study) 42 hours

Content and scheduling

Teaching has been divided into four themes. Every theme includes contact teaching and online studies. The teaching progresses mainly in the order of the themes below.
The exam that will be completed at the end of the study unit has questions from every theme.
- Theme 1: Information Security Management
- Theme 2: Personnel Security
- Theme 3: Cybersecurity Management
- Theme 4: Physical Security

Further information for students

IMPORTANT! Read carefully! If anything below is unclear, please be in touch with the responsible teacher.

1. Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences

2. Those enrolling are recommended to have completed the study unit Information- and Cybersecurity 5 cr, or have the equivalent knowledge otherwise. This study unit does not cover the basics of topics.

3. Quota for Open University of Applied sciences Students is 10 places.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level 2.

The grade of the study unit is determined as the weighted overall result of three assessed implementation parts.

The implementation parts to be assessed are:
-Development assignment in groups: 40% of grade
-Individually completed porfolio assignment: 30% of grade
-Individually completed online exam: 30% of grade

Online exam is evaluated based on points score. More information on this and evaluation of other implementation parts can be found in the grading scale, below.

Schedule of assessment: each implementation part will be graded within four weeks of the last possible completion date, but the entire study unit must be graded withing three weeks of the end of the study unit.

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

One or more of the implementation parts is missing.
One or more of the implementation parts does not fulfill the criteria of Satisfactory (1-2).

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

A satisfactory (1) exam result has 50-59% of maximum score.
A satisfactory (2) exam result has 60-69% of maximum score.

The development assignment and portfolio assignment graded Satisfactory (1), if the student (or group):
-Follows the given assignment
-Uses professional concept consistently
-Shows that they have familiarized themselves with the knowledge base
-Is able to report and communicate professionally
-Is able to act independently taking into account the operating environment

The development assignment is graded Satisfactory (2), if the assignment or group fulfills the above criteria and in addition some of the criteria of Good (3-4).

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

A good (3) exam result has 70-79% of maximum score.
A good (4) exam result has 80-89% of maximum score.

The development assignment is graded Good (3), if the student (or group):
-Follows the given assignment
-Critically evaluates information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge
-Proposes professional, creative solutions
-Is able to report and communicate professionally
-Is able to act independently taking into account the operating environment
The development assignment is graded Good (4), if the assignment or group fulfills the above criteria and in addition some of the criteria of Excellent (5)

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

An excellent (5) exam result has 90-100% of maximum score.

The development assignment is graded Excellent (5), if the student (or group):
-Follows the given assignment
-Analyses the acquired information, draws conclusions and combines theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge
-Proposes professional, creative solutions
-Evaluates the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
-Is able to report and communicate professionally
-Is able to act independently taking into account the operating environment

Qualifications

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- define risk, safety and security management compliance requirements, best practices and apply those
- assess and manage organisations’ risks comprehensively
- plan, assess and develop risk, safety and security management
- lead and manage safety and security management operations in normal, disturbance and crisis situations
- assess and develop safety and security culture

Teaching methods

The study unit will be implemented as a blended learning format throughout the spring semester of 2024, meaning that, in addition to independent study, there will be three separate instances of contact teaching sessions at the Leppävaara campus, which will not be recorded nor live-streamed. Additionally, scheduled guidance meetings will be held through Teams or Zoom. Participation in contact teaching sessions and guidance meetings are optional but highly recommended. The study unit requires active engagement and commitment to interactive learning.

You will study within the comprehensive learning environment built in Canvas, which includes study materials and assignments. The Canvas workspace will be accessible on January 9, 2024, at 9:00 AM. The schedule and assignment deadlines are provided in the Canvas timetable, as well as in Pakki's calendar.

During the study unit, there will be several different learning assignments available, which will be completed in pairs. Choose with your pair one assignment from the T1 module and another from the T2-T8 modules. The online exam is an individual task. Submit the assignment returns in Canvas, through which you will receiver feedback from the lecturers.The T1 assignment shall also be submitted to the Teams workspace, where the industry partner will provide you feedback.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Literature has been given for each module in the Canvas workspace and the student will also look for the appropriate literature by himself/herself for the assignments. Examples of Literature:
1) Safety and Security Management & security Culture: Reiman, T. & Oedewald, P. 2002. The assessment of organisational culture. A metodological study. VTT Publications T2140. https://urly.fi/3hq8
2) Risk Management, Legislation, documentation:ISO 31000:2018, Risk management – Guidelines (Can be downloaded through Laurea LibGuides)
3) Standards, Auditing and Measurement of Safety and Security Management: Kuusisto, A. 2000. Safety management systems - Audit tools and reliability of auditing. VTT Publiations 428
http://www.mtpinnacle.com/pdfs/safety-management-systems.pdf
4) Saleh, Yunus D. 2016. Crisis management: The art of success & failure.
https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/nelli01.3710000000841129?sid=3296455305 (Can be downloaded through Laurea Finna)
5) Schein, E. 2016. Organizational Culture and Leadership.https://finna.fi/Record/colibri.80334?sid=3296460303 (Can be downloaded through Laurea Finna)
6) ISO 9001: 2015. Quality management systems. (Available on SFS Online through Laurea LibGuides.)
7) ISO 45001:2023. Occupational health and safety management systems. Requirements with guidance for use. (Available on SFS Online through Laurea LibGuides.)
8) ISO 22301:2019. Security and resilience. Business continuity management systems. Requirements. (Available on SFS Online through Laurea LibGuides.)

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to Laurea's degree regulations, "All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognized and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position.

The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module.

The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). The competence to be accredited must be in line with the learning outcomes of the degree programme’s curriculum. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

Students should apply for the accreditation of prior competence at the beginning of their studies, so they can progress in their studies without interruption. However, students are entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence throughout their studies."

For more information, please refer to the student intranet.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

In Module 1, there are different learning assignments available, which are made in close collaboration with the industry partner. Outputs developing of organizational risk management and safety & security culture are produced for the industry partner. Moreover, in the learning assignments of modules T2-T8, the knowledge base of risk management and organizational resilience are reflected from the perspective of a real organization.

Important dates

The study unit will begin with contact teaching session on January 12, 2024, from 15:15 to 17:45.

The deadline for submitting Assignment 1 of Module 1 is March 19, 2024, at 23:59. The resubmission dates are April 9, 2024, and April 23, 2024, at 23:59.

The deadline for submitting assignments for Modules 2-8 is May 9, 2024. The resubmission dates are May 30 and June 13, 2024, at 23:59.

The online exam will take place from May 24, 2024, starting at 8:00, to May 25, 2024, at 23:59. The first retake exam will be held from May 31, 2024, starting at 8:00, to June 1, 2024, at 23:59, and the second retake exam will be held from June 7, 2024, starting at 8:00, to June 8, 2024, at 23:59.

According to Section 18 of the examination regulations "Students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in studies, Alternatively, the teacher can specify a different manner for the student to confirm that they intend to participate in the studies. The completion of these measures can be required within a week of the studies having begun. The application of the aforementioned approach requires that the teacher notifies the students accepted to the study unit of the practice and that the practice is specifically mentioned in the study unit’s implementation plan.
If the student has a justified reason for not attending the first contact teaching session or for not notifying the teacher of their intention to be involved in studies in the manner required by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation in the studies. Their registration for the study unit will be rejected, of the student does not notify the teacher of being absent from the first contact teaching session or the reason for their absence cannot be considered justified, Another student who is in line for the study unit can be selected in their place."

Forms of internationality

International connections are highlighted in the knowledge base. The study unit covers international standards in risk,safety and security management, In the lecture materials, international experts describe how risk management and risk-based safety & security management are practically implemented.

Students workload

The study unit is 10 credits, which means a total of 270 hours work per student distributed as follows:
Participation in contact teaching sessions and joint meetings: 16 hours
Independent study and preparation for the exam: 148 hours
Completion of two learning assignments: 53 hours/ learning assignment/student; total 106 hours /student.

Content and scheduling

Module 1: The Foundation of Risk Management
You will learn to build a strong foundation for risk management by integrating it into the organization's management system and decision-making. You will identify the key principles of risk management, the resources needed, and the critical role of the top management.

Module 2: Standards
You will be able to utilize quality and management system standards in practical risk, safety and security management within the organization.

Module 3: Documentation
You will learn the importance of comprehensive documentation in risk, safety and security management.

Module 4: Legislation
You will learn the legal requirements in risk, safety and security management.

Module 5: Resilience and Insurance
You will learn how risk management and resilience complement each other and understand the connection between insurance and risk management in organizational risk management.

Module 6: Auditing and Measurement
You will learn how to evaluate and measure an organization's risk, safety and security management according to the principles of continuous improvement.

Module 7: Developing Risk, Safety and Security Management
You will learn to identify the impact of culture on organizational risk, safety and safety management.

Module 8: Crisis Management and Communication
You will learn how to manage crises and furthermore, plan and implement effective crisis communication.

Further information for students

The study unit meets the requirements of the level required for a university of applied sciences (AMK) degree program.
The implementation of this study unit has been designed according to the quality criteria of education. Self-assessment is available to students in Canvas.
Five student places are reserved for open university of applied sciences students and another five student places for exchange students in this implementation.

Students enrolling in the study unit shall have sufficient knowledge of the fundamentals of risk, safety and security management, which can be acquired, for example, by completing the courseTO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 credits).

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Competency assessment is based on the curriculum's objective descriptions, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria specified in the study implementation plan (Laurea's examination regulations).

The assessment focuses on three areas of competence: 1) Developing organizational risk management and safety culture (2 credits, weighting 25% of the entire study unit), 2) Applying risk management and resilience in the organization (2 credits, weighting 25% of the entire study unit), and 3) Requirements for risk management and safety (6 credits, weighting 50% of the entire study unit). Development tasks have been assigned for the first two areas of competence, and an online exam is assigned for the third area of competence. The evaluation criteria are specified in the assignment instructions. Points are awarded for the tasks and the exam, which determine the grade obtained for the study unit. Each task can earn a maximum of 0-25 points, and the exam can earn a maximum of 0-50 points. The exam is considered passed if you score at least 10 points. Therefore, the maximum total points for the course are 100. The grading scale is as follows:
0 - below 50 points = fail
50 - below 60 points = 1
60 - below 70 points = 2
70 - below 80 points = 3
80 - below 90 points = 4
90 - 100 points = 5.

A student who has not completed the required tasks or exam to pass the course shall make up or retake the assignments as determined by the course instructor within the specified timeframe. A failed exam or other performance can be retaken twice. Failing to participate in the actual exam counts as one attempt (Laurea's examination regulations).

All Laurea stakeholders are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, including proper referencing of sources. Familiarize yourself with these practices and inquire if needed. All study tasks are to be completed individually unless otherwise instructed. The use of Turnitin for plagiarism checks will be explained by the instructor.

In the assessment of learning, the criteria for level II of the competency assessment framework for university of applied sciences degree students are used.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting: The student is able to
Grade 5: Analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge.
Grade 3: Critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge.
Grade 1: Use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge basis. Report and communicate in a professional manner.

Professional practice and workplace development: The student is able to
Grade 5:Evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact. Anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners.
Grade 3: Propose creative solutions at work. Promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships.
Grade 1: Act independently taking into account the operating environment.
Take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs.

Assessed as applicable: teamwork skills, leadership and responsibility: The student is able to
Grade 5: Evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work . Evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan their personal development and development of the team.
Grade 3: Act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work. Describe the development of their competence in relation to the learning outcome.
Grade 1: Describe the significance of their actions for successful co-operation.
Describe their competence in relation to the learning outcomes.

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

The approved completion of the study unit requires completing two assignments and an online exam. The online exam is considered to be passed when you receive at least 17 points from it. The maximum points of the study unit are 100 points. The overall completion of the study unit is failed if the total points obtained from the two assignments and the exam is less than 50 points.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting: The student is able to
Grade 1: Use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge basis. Report and communicate in a professional manner.

Professional practice and workplace development: The student is able to
Grade 1: Act independently taking into account the operating environment.
Take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs.

Assessed as applicable: teamwork skills, leadership and responsibility: The student is able to
Grade 1: Describe the significance of their actions for successful co-operation.
Describe their competence in relation to the learning outcomes.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting: The student is able to
Grade 3: Critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge.

Professional practice and workplace development: The student is able to
Grade 3: Propose creative solutions at work. Promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships.

Assessed as applicable: teamwork skills, leadership and responsibility: The student is able to
Grade 3: Act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work. Describe the development of their competence in relation to the learning outcome.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting: The student is able to
Grade 5: Analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge.

Professional practice and workplace development: The student is able to
Grade 5:Evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact. Anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners.

Assessed as applicable: teamwork skills, leadership and responsibility: The student is able to
Grade 5: Evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work . Evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan their personal development and development of the team.

Qualifications

Before enrolling to this study unit, you should have adequate competence of safety, security and risk management, which you can acquire for example by completing study unit HT00BN79 Basics of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (10 cr) or TO00BS57 Basic Theory of Corporate Safety, Security and Risk Management (5 cr) at Open University of Applied Sciences