Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Safety, Security and Risk Management

About this programme

Safety, Security and Risk management contribute greatly to the success of businesses, both nationally and internationally. As a Bachelor of Business Administration specialising in safety, security, and risk management you will have some opportunities for employment and career. What competence does the graduate have? At Laurea’s Leppävaara campus you can study to become a professional in the field of Safety, Security and Risk Management. With us, you will learn to develop innovative solutions and use diverse development methods throughout your studies. The Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management enables students to acquire a high level of integrity and critical understanding of risk management, and the ability to apply this knowledge in organizations in both private and public sectors. Students may also participate in work-life projects, which is a great way to network and learn in an authentic environment. Many students find work placements or even begin their careers through these projects. What kind of learning methods are used? The Safety, Security and Risk Management studies are implemented as blended learning studies. On-campus and online studies are combined in Laurea's blended learning studying. Studying requires self-direction, group and networking skills, and the ability to schedule studies to fit one's life. Although blended learning focuses on online and remote teaching, it also includes on-campus teaching and scheduled online meetings with mandatory attendance. Blended learning studying is full-time, so sufficient time must be allocated for studies. The studies also include internships, which, if possible, take place in the student's hometown or nearby areas. The internships are full-time and require attendance. What kind of career opportunities does the graduate have? After your graduation, your possibilities in the job market will be diverse: you could find a job in a private sector company, in local or national government, and other public sector actors, or in the third sector including NGOs. You may also become an entrepreneur, and you can even start your entrepreneurial activities while still a student. Graduates of the Safety, Security and Risk Management degree programme will have job opportunities in several sectors, and they will be eligible for a great variety of roles. Possible job titles include: risk manager security manager project manager facility manager security specialist security planning officer information and/or cyber security expert event safety expert health, safety and environment manager head of security manager in a private security company fire inspector security sector instructor other related supervisory, managerial and specialist titles. entrepreneur