Course - Risk, Issues and Crisis Communication - TS501518
TS501518 - Risk, Issues and Crisis Communication
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
- Importance of risk, issues and crisis communication
- Strategic planning and strategic communication
- Restraints on crisis communication
- Post crisis concerns - containment and recovery
- Corporate responsibility
- New research directions
Learning outcome
Having passed the exam it is expected that the candidate:
Knowledge:
- has advanced knowledge about risk, issues and crisis communication
- has extensive knowledge about strategic communication
- has extensive insight in the development of communication, media and public relations
- has extensive knowledge about media science, public policies and politics, and social science
- can analyze academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the academic field of issues and crisis management
Skills:
- can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments within risk, issues and crisis communication
- can analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field of risk, issues and crisis communication and work independently on practical and theoretical problems
- can use relevant methods for research and scholarly development work in an independent matter
- can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics
General competence:
- can analyse relevant academic, professional and research ethical problems
- can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects
- can communicate extensive independent work and terminology of the academic field of risk, issues and crisis communication
- can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field of risk, issues and crisis communication, both with specialists and the general public
- can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes within risk, issues and crisis communication
- will have the knowledge to be able to help their organizations proactive prepare for different classes of crisis
- will have the knowledge to be able to communicate internally (employees, management, etc.) and externally (general public, subcontractors, customers, government, etc.) with respect to an organization before, during and after any crisis.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, individual and group exercises (some to be presented in class) and extensive use of simulations to ensure a thorough understanding of how the theory can be applied in realistic situations
Compulsory assignments
- Oblig
Further on evaluation
Individual report. The student shall develop and suggest how to implement a Crisis Communication Plan for a voluntarily (and accepted) chosen operation or organization (min. 10-15 pages). The report shall be submitted in NTNU's Digital Exam System INSPERA as one pdf-file. Each student is required to present 1-2 exercises. Students are expected to be present minimum 80 % of the time meant for group exercises. Re-sit examination: Students who failed the exam or have a legitimate leave of absence from the exam, will be allowed to re-sit the exam during the next semester.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Management of Demanding Marine Operations (MLAKMO)
Operational Maritime Management (830MDO)
Recommended previous knowledge
The course is based upon the Risk, Issues and Crisis Management processes as presented in the course Integrated Operations II: Risk Management.
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Organization and Leadership
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Submission
2024-12-13
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Assignment 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"