Course: Security Policy

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Course title Security Policy
Course code URBV/PBPO
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Svoboda Ondřej, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to study of security sciences, cross-disciplinary relations and connections. Professional terminology, internal and external security, base, development, tools. State security policy - generally, security strategy, security system, actors. International security environment (UN, EU, NATO, OSCE). Protection of society - military and non-military threats, emergency, disasters and their classification. Protection od population - history, conception, system of management, protected assets. Critical infrastructure and integrated resque system. Crisis management. Economic measures for crisis situations. Communication in crisis - base, specialities according to level and actor groups. Risk in entrepreneurial activities and its prevention. Analysis of statistical data and case studies.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Methods of individual activities, Skills training
  • unspecified - 26 hours per semester
  • unspecified - 34 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquire knowledge about the theoretical basic of security sciences, security policy in the present, protection of society incl. critical infrastructure and population. Terminology understanding and overview of applicable legislative regulations in the field of crisis management are parts of the course aims. Presentation of statistical data and case studies will enable students to analyze situation, formulate opinions on their management and prevention, and suggest measures regarding security of region.
Graduates of the course show: knowledge and understanding of security policy, security and protection of population corresponding to the contemporary state of knowledge understanding possibilities, conditions and restrictions on the use of knowledge in the field of crisis management and ensuring security of region Graduates of the course can: using expertise independently identify and solve theoretical and practical problems creatively in the field of crisis management, protection of society and population with emphasis on the role of public administration and its specialized units solve complex problem of ensuring the security and protection of the region's population independently and creatively, using selected theories, concepts and methods Graduates of the course are able to: decide in new or changing context independently and responsibly, taking into account the wider social implications of decisions with reference to evolving context and available resources define specification for professional activities and their coordination solve ethical issues independently communicate their own opinions professional experts clearly and convincingly
Prerequisites
Not defined.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination, Home assignment evaluation, Student performance assessment

The assignment is granted upon completion of the following conditions: elaboration of three partial tests, each with minimally 65 % requiared points, selected statistical data and case study processing on acceptable level.
Recommended literature
  • Krizové zákony - UZ 965. Ostrava, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7208-990-1.
  • LINHART, P.:. Některé otázky ochrany společnosti. Praha: MV-GŘ HZS ČR, 2005.
  • ZEMAN, P.:. Česká bezpečnostní terminologie. Brno: ÚSS VA Brno, 2003.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Regional Development (2014) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Regional Development (2013) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter