OAGR 2100 - Private Sector, Private Security and International Risks

Notably since the 80s, privatisation and globalisation brought the private sector into international security issues, facing conflicts, organised crime, cyber-attacks, kidnappings, etc. This situation is rarely studied and generates some myths.

Through real examples, linked with the news, the highly experienced instructors will explain how international security affects the private sector from a strategic and an operational perspective, the different constraints for multinational companies, but also business opportunities generated by international security issues.

Students will be working and evaluated on real life case studies, preparing them to work for/with private companies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop a global understanding of the relation between international security issues and the private sector

2. Evaluate risks and opportunities linked to international security issues for the private sector

3. Apply knowledge to be able to work efficiently in / with private sector

Professional Skills

1. Foundation of intelligence processing in the private sector

2. Foundation in risk assessment and risk prevention

3. Foundation of international crisis management, specific to the private sector

4. Oral & written communication adapted to the business and professional world

5. Teamwork

Xavier CARN,Romain DE CALBIAC,Aurélien LAMBERT,Beatrix RENAUT

Séminaire

English

- In Class Presence: 2 hours a week / 24 hours a semester

- Research and Preparation for Individual and Group Work: average workload

The course intends at providing an overview of private sector for people either pursuing a professional project or broadening their understanding of international security through the lens of the private sector.

Autumn and Spring 2022-2023

- 1 teamwork presentation based on a case study (60%)

- 1 individual business case / study (30%)

- class participation (10%)

A mix of lectures, discussions, case studies, individual and group work