The Safety, Security, and Risk Management programme educates you to become an expert in general preparedness and resilience within society.
In this programme you acquire a high level of integrity and critical understanding of risk management, and the ability to apply this knowledge in both private and public sectors. You’ll achieve a business mindset to maximize your chances of success, and you’ll gain the skills to develop and lead high-quality safety and security functions now and in the future.
Programme content
The scope of this programme is 210 ECTS. It is composed of compulsory core competencies, complementary competencies, two work placements and a final thesis. At Laurea, you will have flexible possibilities to build your competence
Studying in the Safety, Security and Risk Management Programme
The Safety, Security and Risk Management studies starting in autumn 2024 will be implemented as blended learning studies. Blended learning studies have at most three days of contact lessons, three times each semester. Most of the studies are conducted independently, in group work, online and, where possible, in your own workplace. Various intensive courses are also available, allowing you to complete some of the courses over a few weeks.
You may also participate in the work life related projects that Laurea has, which are a great way to network and learn in an authentic environment. Many students come to find work placements or even a begin to their careers through these projects.
The material for the studies is maintained so that it is relevant and up to date; Leppävaara campus library has the country’s largest safety, security and risk management-related collection of books and articles, most of which is available in print and electronic forms. It is also possible to cooperate and collaborate on projects with students from other degree programmes.
Your previous studies and work experience are carefully considered when planning the studies. In many cases, it is possible to compensate for part of the studies through credit transfer or competence demonstrations, allowing you to progress rapidly through your studies. In all these discussions, you will be supported by a dedicated personal tutor, who will help you navigate the course selections and provide you with career counselling advice.
In¬ter¬na¬tion¬al¬ity in studies
You will need international and multicultural competence as part of your professional expertise in the workplace, whether your job is in Finland or abroad. Laurea offers opportunities for international student exchanges by partnering with higher education institutions abroad. Laurea is part of the Cooperation Network for Risk, Safety & Security Studies (CONRIS), through which short courses are offered either online or physically. International projects also offer opportunities to advance your studies or complete your thesis or placement. You can also apply for an international placement for one or both of your work placements.
At home, you can still participate in internationality with language or intercultural communication studies. You can also cooperate and collaborate on projects with exchange students from abroad and students from Laurea’s other international degree programmes.
Further studies
After completing a bachelor’s degree at a university of applied sciences and gaining two years of work experience, you can be admitted as a student in a master’s degree programme in a university of applied sciences. Laurea offers a Master’s degree programme in Security Management in Finnish. A completed Master’s degree at a university of applied sciences will give you the same qualifications for a public office as a Master’s degree from a university.
Once you have a bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences, you can also apply for a place at a university. In that case, you may be required to take complementary studies. Universities of applied sciences offer continuing education of various lengths. You can also acquire new knowledge through open university or open university of applied sciences studies. Examples include masters programmes in Cyber Security or Law.
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