Risk Management in society
120 ECTS credits
Study programme
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Education level:
Master's level
Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Risk Management in Society (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Risk perception and communication (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Human Safety I: injury analysis and risk assessment (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Natural Disaster Management 1 (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Human Safety II: injury prevention and safety promotion (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Natural Disaster Management 2 (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Risk Management Theory (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Sustainable Development from a Safety Perspective (Optional) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Climate adaptation and risk reduction (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Human Safety III: Societal safety promotion (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Quantitative Scientific Methodology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Qualitative Scientific Methodology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Risk Management - Master Degree Project (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
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