Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- co-create complex international humanitarian aid infrastructure and response in interprofessional teams
- analyse operations on evidence-base in natural and manmade crises
- enhance implementation of evidence-based operations in natural and manmade crises
- evaluate operations on evidence-base in natural and manmade crises
- research and develop crisis leadership and management

Teaching methods

Learning within lectures, learning assignments, pre-learning / flipped learning, discussions, workshops, being opponent for fellow students.and seminar.
During Spring 2025 all learning activities will take place in Laurea Tikkurila campus.
There is no hybrid teaching in this course, no online teaching.

The study unit is completed partly independently following a schedule for returning assignments / by a given deadline. In addition to independent studying, the study unit includes scheduled teaching and required attendance on campus.
A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilised.


Laurea degree regulations dated June 2024 will be applied to student selection, attendance and evaluation.

If a student does not intend to participate in a study unit they have been admitted to, they must cancel
their enrolment with the teacher in charge of the implementation before the study unit begins so that
another student next in the queue can take their place.

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

Location and time

face-to-face learning at Tikkurila campus

15.03.2025 09.00 - 12.00
11.04.2025 09.00 - 16.30
16.05.2025 09.00 - 16.30

Please see Pakki calendar for class location

Learning materials and recommended literature

Kapucu, N. Özerdem, A. Sadiq, A-B. (2023) Managing emergencies and crises: Global perspectives. Second edition. Jones & Bartlett Learning. – Books available at Laurea Tikkurila library.

Coppola, D. P. Introduction to International Disaster Management, Elsevier Science & Technology, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central.

Integrating Disaster Science and Management : Global Case Studies in Mitigation and Recovery, edited by Pijush S., et al., Elsevier, 2018. ProQuest Ebook Central.

Disasters and Crisis management. Journal No 3, 2021. JOURNAL21_03.pdf (reliefweb.int)

Vasickova, Veronika. (2020). Crisis Management Process - A Literature Review and a Conceptual Integration. Acta Oeconomica Pragensia. 27. 61-77. 10.18267/j.aop.628.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341809953_Crisis_Management_Process_-_A_Literature_Review_and_a_Conceptual_Integration

Wolbers, Jeroen, Sanneke, Kuipers, and Boin, Arjen. “ A systematic review of 20 years of crisis and disaster research: Trends and progress.” Risks Hazards Crisis Public Policy. 2021; 12: 374– 392. https://doi.org/10.1002/rhc3.12234

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. ... At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence." Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

No partial credits given

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

- During the study unit students will develop their competence tackling challenges in crisis management with work life experts.

Important dates

Please see Pakki calendar and Canvas for exact timing information and instructions.

Pre-assignment in Canvas opens February 10th, deadline for submission in Canvas by: 9.3.2025 This is compulsory in order to join the course, assignments submitted after deadline will not be approved.


Deadline for seminar works 21.5.2025

Students workload

Total study hours: 135.
Lectures, workshops, and seminar 18 hrs.
Individual and group studying 117 hrs.

Content and scheduling

The student is able:
• co-create complex international humanitarian aid infrastructure and response in
interprofessional teams
• analyse operations on evidence-base in natural and manmade crises
• enhance implementation of evidence-based operations in natural and manmade crises
• evaluate operations on evidence-base in natural and manmade crises for lessons learned
Content:
• response to natural and manmade hazards
• roles and responsibilities of different actors in natural and manmade disasters
• situational awareness in crisis and disaster settings
• lessons learned and continuous improvement in crisis and disaster management

Further information for students

The priority in enrollment is reserved for Global Health & Crisis Management students
Secondly students with advanced studies from other study lines and good English skills

Note. Students need to have basic knowledge from crisis preparedness and prevention prior to this course. Therefore, Completion of Crisis preparedness and prevention course prior to this course is a strong recommendation.

NOTE! This is the second course of the Crisis-management series courses, in order to attend the next courses Crisis leadership & communication, you should attend this course first.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Competence assessment is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the assessment criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies" (Laurea degree regulations 2024).

Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. If the student does not pass the assessment despite the opportunity to complete their study attainment, they must complete the study unit in question in full as specified by the teacher.” (Degree regulations 2024.)

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

If the student does not meet with the minimum criteria for satisfactory, does not complete assignments in due time, nor participate in compulsory attendance lectures, the course will be failed.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

To achieve grade 1 (satisfactory) the student is able to:
- create a justified knowledge base on the subject using research sources (e.g. non-peer-reviewed scientific texts). (Knowledge base)
- apply the knowledge base to various professional contexts. (Knowledge base)
- pose essential questions about the topic under consideration.(Knowledge base)
- develop well-founded solutions to development problems. (Development)
- act in development tasks. (Development)
- examine issues openly from different perspectives and design functional solutions based on existing knowledge. (Creativity)
- communicate clearly both orally and in writing. (Communication)
- utilise means of communication. (Communication)
- demonstrate organisational skills in their own activities according to schedules. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- demonstrate responsibility, independence, and ethics in their actions. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- operate in uncertain situations (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- work with others (Working skills, responsibility and independence)

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

To achieve grade 3 (good) the student is able to:
- create an essential knowledge base by analysing both domestic and international scientific sources. (Knowledge base)
- apply the knowledge base to various professional contexts, demonstrating independent thinking. (Knowledge base)
- reflect on critical questions related to the knowledge base.(Knowledge base)
- develop well-founded solutions to research, development, and/or innovation problems using a development process model or method.(Development)
- act as a developer in development tasks requiring complex and new approaches.(Development)
- evaluate issues openly from different perspectives and build something original and functional based on existing knowledge. (Creativity)
- communicate expertly both orally and in writing. (Communication)
- utilise various means of communication effectively. (Communication)
- apply knowledge and skills demonstrating responsibility and independence. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- produce solutions that demonstrate responsibility and ethics. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- plan and execute work according to schedules. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- act independently in situations requiring tolerance to uncertainty. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- work constructively in collaboration with others. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

To achieve grade 5 (excellent) the student is able to:
- create a coherent knowledge base by utilising both domestic and international sources comprehensively. (Knowledge base)
- critically analyse current and relevant scientific sources. (Knowledge base)
- apply the knowledge base to various professional contexts with critical thinking. (Knowledge base)
- highlight relevant and critical perspectives related to the knowledge base.(Knowledge base)
- develop new, well-founded solutions to complex research, development, and/or innovation problems using an appropriate development process model or method. (Development)
- act as a developer in development tasks that are complex, unpredictable, and/or require new strategic approaches. (Development)