Preparing for Disruptions in Organisations and Society (Master) (5cr)

Objective

The course covers various aspects of preparedness, including proactive planning and resilience. Activities are examined from the perspectives of the state, municipalities, businesses, and civil society, focusing on the responsibilities of different actors in maintaining comprehensive security. The course equips participants with the skills to analyze and enhance the readiness of organizations and society to endure and recover from crises. Upon completing the course, students will be prepared to contribute to the planning and management of comprehensive security and apply crisis management principles practically within their own organizations and operational environments.

Content

Do you want to proactively prepare for the future? Are you interested in developing a comprehensive security mindset? This course aims to provide a deep understanding of the importance of preparedness and its crucial role in comprehensive security. Comprehensive security refers to the activities related to ensuring societal preparedness and operational capability during both normal and exceptional circumstances. Preparedness is a vital part of Finland's security of supply, integrated into various societal functions. Security of supply ensures the continuity and recovery of society's operations in crises, whether caused by natural disasters, technological disruptions, cyber threats, disinformation, or human crises. Including • Dimensions of comprehensive security and the concept of resilience • Preparedness and the social dimension of comprehensive security and resilience in communities • Security of supply in a changing environment • Sociocultural dimensions in crisis situations • Roles and responsibilities of different actors in comprehensive security and resilience • Individual psychosocial security

Qualifications

The course is designed for actors from all sectors of society who require skills and understanding in preparedness, comprehensive security, risk management, and resilience.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The tasks have been successfully completed with a competency level of 70-80%.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The tasks have been successfully completed with a competency level of 80-90%.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The tasks have been successfully completed with a competency level of 90-100%.

Materials

Varautusmissuositus kotitalouksille https://say.fi/files/ekman_suuronnettomuus.pdf https://www.tehylehti.fi/fi/toissa/suuronnettomuudessa-auttajakin-tarvitsee-kriisiapua-yllattava-tilanne-jaa-usein-ikuisesti-mieleen https://turvallisuuskomitea.fi/yhteiskunnan-turvallisuusstrategia/elintarkeat-toiminnot/ Muu erikseen ilmoitettava materiaali

Further information

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