Intelligence and Risk Assessment (TOL310)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to key theories about intelligence and risk assessment in relation to crime trends in Norwegian society. An important starting point for the course is that grounds for decision making such as intelligence and risk assessments are influenced a great deal by uncertainty.
The uncertainty dimension is therefore prominent in both assessments and in decisions.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
TOL310
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
The course introduces students to theories about intelligence methodology, risk and risk assessments.
The course deals specifically with topics related to the development and use of intelligence products and risk assessments as a basis for decision making, especially in relation to discourses on crime trends in Norwegian society.
The course largely problematises the subject matter studied. An important aim of the course is to ask critical questions about how organisations work on topics such as intelligence and risk assessment. In addition, the course will address questions about how organisations should function. The course places great emphasis on theory, frameworks and models, as well as problem-oriented and experience-based learning. The course encourages students to ask critical questions about the perspectives included in the course and also the organisational structures that are introduced with the help of guest lecturers, course literature, visits to organisations and project work.
Learning outcome
After successfully completing the course, students will have the following learning outcomes defined in knowledge, skills and general competence:
After successfully completing the course, students will have knowledge about:
- Key theories on intelligence methodology and risk assessment.
- Key discourses on crime trends in Norwegian society
- Source criticism and source evaluation
- The relationship between intelligence/analysis/risk assessment and employees’ roles as gatherers and processors of information
- Collaboration between different agencies and actors, both domestically and abroad, as a basis for intelligence and risk assessment
After successfully completing the course, students will have skills in:
- The application of the intelligence wheel to structure intelligence work
- Analysing information and risk
- Providing arguments for the dimension of uncertainty in intelligence work and risk assessments
- Understanding the application of intelligence products and activities in organisations
After successfully completing the course, students will have general competence in:
- Basic insight into the perspectives and concepts of the course
- Ability to critically reflect on how organisations approach intelligence and risk assessment
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project assignment | 1/1 | 6 Weeks | Passed / Not Passed | All |
The project assignment is a collective piece of work (group work). Groups are free to choose the topic of the project assignment, but it must be based on the course literature. Group supervision will be provided during the group works.