Risk Based Management (SAM510)
The course introduces fundamental concepts, theories, principles, and methods in risk and safety, with an emphasis on the use of risk and vulnerability analyses and various risk management strategies within the Norwegian context.
Course description for study year 2025-2026
Facts
Course code
SAM510
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Time table
Content
This course addresses key theories and issues within the field of risk and safety, emphasizing the following topics: risk and related concepts, how to identify, assess, and describe risk, the risk assessment process and various risk assessment methods, risk management strategies, emergency preparedness and performance requirements, as well as regulatory requirements relevant to risk management, safety, and emergency preparedness in organizations and public sectors.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the student will:
Knowledge:
- Have advanced knowledge of key concepts, theories, principles, and methods within the field of risk and safety.
- Understand the relationship between the risk assessment process, risk assessment methods, risk management, and emergency preparedness.
Skills:
- Be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various theories and methods within the field of risk and societal safety.
- Be able to apply fundamental risk-related concepts, methods, and analytical tools to practical and theoretical problem-solving within the area of societal safety.
General Competence:
- Be able to apply risk-related knowledge and skills to various application areas related to societal safety, including technology, organization, and society
- Be able to discuss requirements for and develop systems for risk and safety management in organizations and societal sectors.
- Be able to communicate about risk and safety-related issues, analyses, and conclusions.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 5 Hours | Letter grades | Approved calculator |
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Marie RøyksundHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetMethod of work
Lectures and group work. Student-active methodology and close dialogue between students and the lecturer are key elements of the pedagogical approach.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Risk analysis and risk management (RIS500_1) | 5 |
| Foundations of Risk Analysis and Risk Science (RIS505_1) | 5 |
Open for
Admission requirements
Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.
Course assessment
The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.
