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Basics of Corporate Security and Risk Management (10 cr)

Code: A9484-3001

General information


Enrollment
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
19.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Virtual proportion
5 cr
RDI proportion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Laurea university of applied sciences
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management (HRA), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
Hanna Iisakkila
Kaci Bourdache
Jaakko Porokuokka
Teacher in charge
Kaci Bourdache
Study unit
A9484

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- recognise the central competence requirements of an expert in security management
- understand the different areas in the security of companies and organisations and the relationships between those areas
- demonstrate a command of the main basic concepts and areas in corporate security
- understand the ethical foundations of security management and the principles of the key legislation relating to it
- understand the principles of risk management and the methods of risk assessment, and is able to choose the methods suitable for different uses and purposes and use them in assessing risks

Location and time

See Pakki calendar for contact session dates and location.
Study unit begins 29.8 at 9:15. Presence (or notification of absence of that day) required for accepting place in study unit.
Study unit ends in December.

Materials

ISO31000:2018 (available in LibGuides)
Fay, J. 2011. Contemporary Security Management (Laurea FINNA link: https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/laurus.7330 6)
In addition, contact session materials will be shared as well as other study materials related to legislation.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Workshops
Online learning
Student project in teams

Employer connections

Company visit(s)
Learning assignment

Exam schedules

Study unit begins 29.8 at 9:15. Presence (or notification of absence of that day) required for accepting place in study unit.
Exam date is 20.11. Retake exams are 2.12 and 9.12.
Groups will have guidance sessions beginning of November (reservations for each group separately)
Groups will present their learning assignments on 11.12
Other dates are in Pakki and details of study unit will be explained on first contact session as well as Optima.

International connections

Study unit is suitable for Finnish, foreign and exchange students.

Completion alternatives

Recognition of prior learning via demonstration of competence
Work-based learning

Student workload

Active participation in contact sessions is highly recommended.
Study unit also requires active independent studying of materials and subject matters given.
Total number of hours based on CR given is 270; this means approximately 19 hours of work every week, contact sessions etc. included.

Evaluation scale

H-5

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