Conflict & Crisis Management

Department

Bachelor's program Entrepreneurship, Tourism & Leisure Business

Course unit code

IEL-B-3+5-WPM-IEL

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5.0

Name of lecturer(s)

FH-Prof. Dr. Walch Siegfried

Recommended optional program components

none

Additional information about examination modalities

Short Written Assignments (4x)
Written Exam

Level of course unit

Bachelor

Year of study

Fall 2026

Semester when the course unit is delivered

5

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes of the course unit

-Analyze conflicts with data, mapping causes, stakeholders, and impacts on vulnerable groups.
- Design crisis strategies across phases with ethical, inclusive leadership and clear decision rules.
- Create and execute transparent, empathetic communication that counters misinformation and supports a society’s resilience and well-being.
- Evaluate a global crises and the impact on conflict and resource limitations, consider resource constraints, and produce actionable outputs (strategy, communication plan, press release).

Course contents

This course prepares students to handle real-world conflicts and crises, with an emphasis on promoting well-being and inclusivity. Students will learn to integrate these concepts into crisis management, ensuring that the needs of diverse and vulnerable populations are considered during various types of emergencies.

In light of intensifying geopolitical tensions, cybersecurity risks, accelerating climate-related disasters, public health emergencies, and increasingly polarized societies, the ability to understand and manage conflicts and crises remains critically important for future professionals.
By equipping students with the skills to analyze conflicts, design inclusive crisis response strategies, and communicate clearly and empathetically, this course provides essential competencies for navigating today’s volatile environment and strengthening societal resilience

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.

Work placement(s)

none