Risk Management in society

Education facts

Code: SARHS

Are you interested in being involved in creating a safer and more secure society for future generations? The Master's program in Risk Management is based on two focus areas that cover preventive and preparatory work against both minor accidents and large-scale disasters. As a student, you will be trained in practical risk management, as it is planned, structured and carried out within different sectors and at different levels of society. The program is aimed at those who intend to work with risk-related issues in business, organizations or administration. The Master's program is a 2-year postgraduate program that is suitable for many different undergraduate programs.

Entry requirements

Bachelors degree of at least 180 ECTS credits in one of the main fields of study, namely the social sciences, natural sciences, technology, or health and social care. Must include an independent project of at least 15 credits at G2E level. Upper secondary school level Swedish 3 and English 6/A. Equivalence assessment may be made.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Risk Management in society

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 4 June 2028

  Pace of study: 100 %