Private entities in the security system Field of study: National and International Security
Programme code: W3-N1BM19.2024

Module name: Private entities in the security system
Module code: W3-BM-N1-PPSB
Programme code: W3-N1BM19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course is to analyze the functioning of various non-state entities in the security system of modern countries. The participant will not only become acquainted with the normative conditions regarding the regulation of the activities of these entities in individual countries, but also learn about their specificity, types, structures, methods of operation and all tools and techniques used to achieve security goals.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is prepared to work in public institutions and other entities carrying out tasks in the field of internal security [K01]
 BM_1_K02 [4/5] BM_1_K03 [3/5]
The student understands the need to constantly learn and update one's knowledge, and also understands the importance of priorities and hierarchy of goods in activities for security. [K02]
 BM_1_K01 [3/5] BM_1_K04 [4/5]
The student correctly and in-depth use of legal norms from selected areas of law in order to assess the legal qualification of a given state or event [U01]
 BM_1_U01 [3/5] BM_1_U06 [2/5]
The student has an in-depth ability to use the acquired knowledge to resolve dilemmas related to the protection of internal security, including analyzing specific facts and threats to internal security and proposing appropriate solutions in this regard using legal and organizational instruments [U02]
 BM_1_U01 [4/5] BM_1_U02 [4/5] BM_1_U03 [3/5] BM_1_U04 [2/5]
The student has an advanced knowledge of selected key entities responsible for internal security matters, their structure, selected functions and selected legal basis for operation. [W01]
 BM_1_W04 [3/5] BM_1_W09 [2/5]
The student has in-depth knowledge of selected, basic non-public institutions and entities protecting internal security, including selected legal regulations on the procedure and the material and formal basis of their operation [W02]
 BM_1_W02 [3/5] BM_1_W04 [4/5]
The student knows the organizational structure, scope of activities and selected methods of securing activities for internal security by selected non-public entities. [W03]
 BM_1_W04 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [PPSB_fs_1] 10 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02 W01 W02 W03
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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