•   Basics of Corporate Security and Risk Management A9484-3001 19.08.2019-31.12.2019  10 credits  (HRA219SN) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Kaci Bourdache

    Mode of delivery

    50% Face-to-face, 50% Distance learning

    Recommended or required reading

    ISO31000:2018 (available in LibGuides) Fay, J. 2011. Contemporary Security Management (Laurea FINNA link: https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/laurus.73306) In addition, contact session materials will be shared as well as other study materials related to legislation.

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Lectures
    Workshops
    Online learning
    Student project in teams

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Evaluation is based on Laurea Assessment criteria: https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/Documents/Assessment%20criteria%20for%20bachelor%20students%20a2018-.pdf
    Students will be evaluated on two parts:
    -Exam (50% of final grade 1-5). Individual completion.
    -Learning assignment (50% of final grade 1-5). Group completion. Whole group will receive same grade, unless there are special circumstances.
    Final grade 1-5 is the mathematical average of Exam and Learning assignment grades.

    Language of instruction
    • English
    Language of learning
    • English
    Timing

    19.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

    Enrollment date

    13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

    Group(s)
    • HRA219SN
    Seats

    20 - 40

    Unit, in charge

    Laurea university of applied sciences

    Teacher(s)

    Kaci Bourdache, Jaakko Porokuokka, Hanna Iisakkila Rojas

    Programme(s)

    HRA Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management, Laurea Leppävaara

    Unit location

    Laurea Leppävaara

    Virtual proportion

    5 credits

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Completion alternatives

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

    Work placement(s)

    Company visit(s)
    Learning assignment

    Exam schedule

    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.

    Students use of time and load

    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.

    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.

    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    Following general criteria: https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/Documents/Assessment%20criteria%20for%20bachelor%20students%20a2018-.pdf

    Good

    Following general criteria: https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/Documents/Assessment%20criteria%20for%20bachelor%20students%20a2018-.pdf

    Excellent

    Following general criteria: https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/Documents/Assessment%20criteria%20for%20bachelor%20students%20a2018-.pdf