Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Economical Security Management
Course Code
JF_439
Branch of Science
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ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Civil and Military Defense; Juridical Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Igors Trofimovs
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To give to the students an understanding of the most important aspects of international and national security management in the light of global megatrends that impact the society, the economy, and the environment. During this course, we will address the aspects of present security landscape and the ways of reacting and managing risks in key international and national security perspectives. This course will cover all major areas of security in line with managerial approaches and will increase the students’ ability to apply theoretical concepts in practical solutions. This study course provides a content wide and grounded understanding of the key concepts that shape international and national security environment. The course is divided into conceptual blocks that deal with the most significant and challenging categories that form the core of the contemporary international security management and are reflected in wide spectrum of organizations that take part in international and national security management.
In summary, the aim of this course is to:
• Provide the knowledge on key aspects and issues of international and national security management.
• Establish basic capabilities for managing security issues and challenges within the public institution.
• Develop the understanding and analytical capabilities for strategic security management.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon the successful completion of this module, students shall: • know the scientific theories of national, economic security and safety, be aware of legal national and economic framework in Latvia and other selected countries, and be able to apply this knowledge in practice; • understand strategic and operational national and economic security system in Latvia and other countries and their managerial approaches; they shall be also aware of what role international organizations and agreements play in ensuring Latvian and regional national and economic security and shall be able to engage in professional security research and management activities in a multinational environment.
Skills
1.Upon the successful completion of this module, students shall: • be able to analyze national and economic security threats and choose the appropriate measures of ensuring risk management whilst considering key financial, information, human, infrastructure resources of an organization or State; as well as ability of utilizing the resources in the most efficient and effective way; • be able to professionally communicate and cooperate with other national security experts and specialists and officials representing Latvian, foreign, and international institutions, and representatives of mass media and non-governmental organizations; • be able to find, collect and to analyze data and information presented in different scientific, statistical, mass media other information and knowledge sources that are significantly important in formulating of national and economic security policies; be able to carry out research, to compile various types of reports, and present them to the stakeholders.
Competences
1.Upon the successful completion of this module, students shall: • be able to perform the roles of security leaders or security professionals in wide spectrum of national institutions responsible for security management.
Assessment
Individual work
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Activity and preparedness during seminars – In the seminars, students present their research papers. The time frame for the presentation is 10 minutes each, and after each presentation a Q&A session and a debate takes place. During the seminars, also course literature will be discussed.
Preparation for mid-term exam
Presentation and paper – The student is required to hand in and present a Paper according to the topics provided; it is an individual work. Each topic should have only one author (presenter). The paper should be well academically written, precise, well structured, include either hypothesis or a research question, deal with theoretical approaches and concepts of international relations, include references to trustful sources, and operate with well-grounded arguments, that combine both knowledge and opinion. The presentations of the draft papers will take place during the seminar (class) section of the Course, the papers are to be amended after the seminars and the final versions handed in for the evaluation.
Final essay –The essay should be analytical, precise, academic, well structured, deal with theoretical approaches and concepts of international relations, if needed – include references to trustful sources, and operate with well-grounded arguments, that combine both knowledge and opinion.
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Examination
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Written essay
Technical requirements for the essay: 800-1000 words, single space, Times New Roman 12 or equivalent.
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Examination |
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The student is required to hand in and present a Paper according to the topics provided below; it is an individual work. Each topic should have only one author (presenter). The paper should be well academically written, precise, well structured, include either hypothesis or a research question, deal with theoretical approaches and concepts of international relations, include references to trustful sources, and operate with well-grounded arguments, that combine both knowledge and opinion. The presentations of the draft papers will take place during the seminar (class) section of the Course, the papers are to be amended after the seminars and the final versions handed in for the evaluation.
Technical requirements for the paper: 4 pages, single spaced, Times New Roman 12 or equivalent. References in footnotes.
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Examination |
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In the seminars, students present their research papers. The time frame for the presentation is 10 minutes each, and after each presentation a Q&A session and a debate takes place. During the seminars, also course literature will be discussed.
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Attendance - 10%
Activity and preparedness during seminars - 20%
Mid-term exam – 20%
Presentation and paper - 25%
Final essay - 25%
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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An introduction to the International security landscape. Global challenges and related issues. (Dr. Gintaras Labutis)
Description
Annotation: Lecture 1. An introduction to the international security landscape. Global Challenges and related issues. (dr. Gintaras Labutis)
In this first lecture we will explore key perspectives of security landscape in the context efforts in satisfying national security aims. Key global issues affecting international and national security will be explored. The insights on how the security can be management and measured will be discussed.
Literature: - Towards Sustainable Solutions in International Security Management - An Introduction. Pages 1-9 (Horton, Kate E. (et al.); from International Security Management New Solutions to Complexity. Gabriele Jacobs • Ilona Suojanen • Kate E. Horton • Petra Saskia Bayerl Editors. Springer. 2020. p 559
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Trends and megatrends: the application of Foresight methodologies in security (Dr. Gintaras Labutis)
Description
Annotation: Lecture 3. Megatrends and the application of Foresight methodologies in security. (dr. Gintaras Labutis).
This lecture is devoted global megatrends and their impact on future development of societies. The global megatrends together with the analysis of potential impact (positive or negative) will be discussed. Key foresight methodologies as the viable solutions for future design and future long-term planning will be presented and discussed. These and other questions will be asked and discussed in the lecture and illustrated with empirical cases.
Literature: - Foresight Manual. Empowered Futures for 2030 Agenda. UNDP Global Centre for Public Excellence. Singapore. January 2018. p. 50
- Foresight. The Manual. GCPSE. 2015. p.52
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Sustainable development and security: societal perspective. (Dr. Gintaras Labutis)
Description
Annotation: Lecture 5. Sustainable development and security: societal perspective. (dr. Gintaras Labutis)
This lecture is devoted global megatrends and their impact on future development of societies. The global megatrends together with the analysis of potential impact (positive or negative) will be discussed. Key foresight methodologies as the viable solutions for future design and future long-term planning will be presented and discussed. These and other questions will be asked and discussed in the lecture and illustrated with empirical cases.
Literature: - Foresight Manual. Empowered Futures for 2030 Agenda. UNDP Global Centre for Public Excellence. Singapore. January 2018. p. 50
- Foresight. The Manual. GCPSE. 2015. p.52
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Megatrends and foresight approaches alignment with countries strategies: Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia. (Dr. Gintaras Labutis)
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Corruption case studies: Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia. (Dr. Vladas Tumalavičius)
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Disaster management: cases from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia. (Dr. Gintaras Labutis)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
International Security Management: New Solutions to Complexity. 2020. Gabriele Jacobs, Ilona Suojanen, Kate E. Horton, Petra Saskia Bayerl (Editors). Springer. p 559
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Gaile, D., Tumalavičius, V., Skrastiņa, U., Načiščionis, J. 2020. Modern economics in the context of security: efficient use of funds and reduction of risks as one of the aims of public procurement, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues 8(1): p 49-59.
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Ivančiks, J., Tumalavičius, V., Teivāns-Treinovskis, J. 2015. Security of Society: Narcotics and Drug Addiction in Latvia and Lithuania. Journal of Security and Sustainability Issues 4(4): p 353–368.
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Načisčionis, J., Skrastiņa, U., Tumalavičius, V. 2018. Secure development of public administration, Journal of Security and Sustainability Issues 8(1): p 87–102.
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Načiščionis, J., Tumalavičius, V., Skrastiņa, U., Radzevičs, J., Prakapienė, D. 2020. Issues of Public Security: Legal Consequences of Determining Unforeseeable Extraordinary Events, Journal of Security and Sustainability Issues 9(3): p 1117-1127.
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Tumalavičius, V., Greičius, S. 2017. Decision Making of the Ensuring Public Security at the Level of the State Territorial Borders, Journal of Security and Sustainability Issues, 7(1): p 27–37.
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Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
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International Security Management: New Solutions to Complexity. 2020. Gabriele Jacobs, Ilona Suojanen, Kate E. Horton, Petra Saskia Bayerl (Editors). Springer. p 559
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Gaile, D., Tumalavičius, V., Skrastiņa, U., Načiščionis, J. 2020. Modern economics in the context of security: efficient use of funds and reduction of risks as one of the aims of public procurement, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues 8(1): p 49-59.
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Tumalavičius, V., Greičius, S. 2017. Decision Making of the Ensuring Public Security at the Level of the State Territorial Borders, Journal of Security and Sustainability Issues, 7(1): p 27–37.
Additional Reading
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Кулагин, В. М. 2007. Международная безопасность: учеб. пособие. М.: Аспект Пресс.
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Alagappa M., Inoguchi, T. International Security Management and the United Nations: The United Nations System in the 21st Century. 1999. Manas Publications. p. 489
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Tumalavicius, V. 2017. Viešojo saugumo užtikrinimo teisiniai aspektai Lietuvoje: dabarties tendencijos ir procesai. Mokslo studija [Legal Aspects of Public Security Ensuring in Lithuania. Research Study]. Vilnius: The General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania. p 219
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Bileišis M., Čiburienė, J., Dubauskas, G., et al. 2020. Challenges of Security: Improvement of Management. Collective monograph. Compiled and edited by Borisas Melnikas. General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania, Vilnius, p 494
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Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
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Alagappa M., Inoguchi, T. International Security Management and the United Nations: The United Nations System in the 21st Century. 1999. Manas Publications. p. 489
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Bileišis M., Čiburienė, J., Dubauskas, G., et al. 2020. Challenges of Security: Improvement of Management. Collective monograph. Compiled and edited by Borisas Melnikas. General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania, Vilnius, p 494
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Tumalavičius, V., Veikša, I., Načisčionis, J., Zahars, V., Draskovic, V. 2017. Issues of the State and Society Security (Part I): Ensuring Public Security in the Fight against Crime. Journal of Security and Sustainability Issues 6(3): p 401–418.
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Tumalavičius, V., Ivančiks, J., Karpishchenko, O. 2016. Issues of Society Security: Public Safety under Globalisation Conditions in Lithuania. Journal of Security and Sustainability Issues 5(4): p 545–570.
Other Information Sources
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Website of Publication of the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
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International Security
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International Security Management Association