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

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)
Facts

Course code

SAM510

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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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 Røyksund

Head of Department:

Tore Markeset

Method 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

Societal Safety - Master's Degree Programme Master's Degree Programme in Societal Safety, Specialisation in Technical Societal Safety

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 will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

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