Crisis Communication

We are encountered with descriptions of how risks and crisis can affect us and our society. This course deals with how an organization can plan for, handle and evaluate communication in a state of crisis. The course focuses on what the continuously changing conditions of globalization and digitalization mean to crisis communication. In the course, the students have the chance to analyze and evaluate current or historical examples of how organizations have been dealing with crisis communication. Students also have the chance to critically discuss the role of media and organizations for a crisis consciousness in society.

Progressive specialisation: G2F (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.