Principles and Methods of Organizational Risk Management (5cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- apply the key concepts of organisational security and risk management in different situations
- apply risk management principles and methods
- apply requirements related to different aspects of an organization’s safety and security
- apply the principles of sustainable development in the development of organizational safety and security

Teaching methods

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation. The study unit includes scheduled teaching and guidance both on campus and online if necessary. The study unit includes working in groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilised.

Use of generative AI follows the principles of chapter 3.6 of guidelines for referencing (https://www.laurea.fi/globalassets/koulutus/guidelines-for-referencing.pd f)

Time and location

Please refer to the Timetable Engine at https://lukkarit.laurea.fi/ for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Required reading:

-Study unit materials (distributed after each contact session in Canvas)
-ISO31000:2018 (available in SFS Online via LibGuides)
-IEC31010:2019 (available in SFS Online via LibGuides)

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.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Students may use their workplace or workplace contacts to complete the study unit assignment.

Important dates

Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm their participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way:

In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of their absence to confirm their participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report their absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in their place. The first contact lesson is 28.8.2025

Forms of internationality

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Student workload

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

Content and scheduling

In this study unit, you will learn about principles and methods of risk management and organizational safety and security. These methods will be put in practical use as a group task, with guidance from lectureres. It is recommended that you are familiar with key concepts and principles via e.g. study unit HR00CD72-3001 Basics of Organizational Safety, Security and Risk Management or the Laurea MOOC of the same name.

Further information

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

The study unit builds on the previous competences, e.g. concepts learned during HR00CD72-3001 Basics of Organizational Safety, Security and Risk Management or in the Laurea MOOC of the same name.

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

Evaluation 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).

Tasks to be evaluated by lecturers of this study unit:
-Risk report delivered by group. Deadline for return 23.11.2025. Deadline for late return #1 is 7.12.2025. Deadline for late return #2 (final) is 6.1.2026. 50 % of grade.
-Risk presentation delivered by group, in person in contact session 28.11.2025. 20 % of grade.
-Exam, completed as an individual in Canvas, on 3.12.2025. Retake exam #1 is 10.12.2025. Retake exam #2 (final) is 17.12.2025. 30 % of grade.

Assessments of all the above tasks are to be completed within 3 weeks of deadline (or late return / retake deadline, if used).

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

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use their knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
- search for information in different sources
- report

Professional practice and workplace development

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- 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 their need for guidance

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- 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

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
- interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
- receive guidance

Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage their 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

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of their work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify their actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of their work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

“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.)

The schedules and other conditions for the retakes and improving passed grades of the study unit or its part are documented in the implementation plan of the study unit.

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. Turnitin is used when assignments are checked.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Task to be evaluated has not been delivered.

Task does not show that student is able to use concepts, to explain their work, to search for information, or to report.

Task does not show that student is able to work under guidance, interact with partners or receive guidance.

Task does not show that student is able to work as a member of a team, to plan the progress of their work and use of time under guidance, to work safely or professionally, or to follow provided instructions and rules.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1: Criteria of grade 1 have been fulfilled.
2: Criteria of grade 1 have been fulfilled, as well as some of the criteria for grade 3.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

3: Criteria of grade 3 have been fulfilled.
4: Criteria of grade 3 have been fulfilled, as well as some of the criteria for grade 5.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5: Criteria of grade 5 have been fulfilled.