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MSc in Emergency Management

Course ID: 163741
Dublin City University (DCU)
Dublin
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Emergencies and crises, both national and international, continue to negatively impact our business and societies. Risks faced today are more interconnected and complex than ever before. As a result governments, organisations and businesses are seeking new, more effective ways to prepare, respond and recover from an emergency or crises; as well as ensuring the continuity of operations during these incidents. As part of this programme, you will explore the principles of emergency management and gain a firm grounding in both international theory and current practice. The programme will also provide you with a deep understanding of emergencies, risks, and crisis not only focusing on the response phase, but preparedness, mitigation and recovery. The MSc in Emergency Management is the first programme of its kind in Ireland. The programme, launched in 2007 by DCU Business School, has been endorsed by the National Steering Group for Major Emergency Management, The Emergency Planning Society and Pharmachemical Ireland. This programme will allow you to keep up-to-date with current, relevant developments in emergency management from both a national and international perceptive. You will be taught how to engage in research, evaluate information critically, and apply theories and models, in order to enhance your knowledge and advance your career.
Our MSc in Emergency Management programme is delivered, part-time, over two years via a block release structure. This means you typically attend classes over two consecutive days per month (usually Thursday and Friday). We do this so that you can adjust your study around your own daily life. We are always horizon scanning and adapting the content of the course to suit the emergency manager of the future. Presently, the core topics include:
  • ·         Emergency Management Theory and Practice
  • ·         Systematic Emergency Management (Risk analysis, Preparedness, Response and Recovery)
  • ·         Business Continuity Management
  • ·         Leadership and Change
  • ·         Crisis Communications
  • ·         Issues & Trends in Emergency Management Research
  • ·         Emergency Management Dissertation
The dissertation gives you the chance to specialise your study further by focusing on an area of particular interest. Students often find this 30 credit module an excellent selling point when seeking employment or promotion. Click here to view information from our graduates & programme news  
The MSc in Emergency Management programme is informed by the findings of international research, including our own academic, industry and government work.
Delivered by block release over two consecutive days per month, over two years
The Programme has been endorsed by the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency and Crisis Management.
Staff and participants bring considerable professional expertise to the programme, thus allowing for interesting class discussion and peer learning.
DCU Business School is accredited by AACSB, a standard reached by only 5% of business schools worldwide reflecting its established international reputation for high quality graduates.
Dublin City University has forged a reputation as Ireland's University of Enterprise, through its strong, active links with academic, research and industry partners both at home and overseas. Our solid industry relationships have allowed us to instil an enterprising culture into our postgraduate courses which has resulted in DCU Business School’s reputation as being Ireland’s most innovative business school. The quality of our teaching, small class sizes and high levels of industry engagement make us stand out. We provide a unique learning environment where students are encouraged to develop their creativity and skills as innovators. As well as being recognised by AACSB, the oldest and most prestigious global accrediting body for business schools, DCU Business School is also ranked in the top 90 European Business Schools by the influential Financial Times Ranking. DCU graduates are highly sought after in the job market, with many going on to pursue leadership and management roles in organisations both at home and abroad. For more information, see: https://www.dcu.ie/courses/postgraduate/business-school/msc-emergency-management  

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Contact Email:
caroline.mcmullan@dcu.ie
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Dublin
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Dublin City University
Entry Requirements:
Requirements General Entry Requirements Please note the next intake for this programme is September 2022. For admission to the MSc in Emergency Management candidates must hold – A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional qualification Applicants who have achieved a 2.2 Honours degree may still obtain a place. This will depend on availability of places and on obtaining high grades in relevant modules on their undergraduate programme. Exceptional candidates who do not meet these requirements may be considered for entry, based on their work experience and other relevant achievements, subject to interview. ​​​​​​​The programme commences with a compulsory Orientation Session, which takes place the week before the standard University commencement date. Fees Part time EU Status Fee Part-time €6,000 per annum Non EU Fee Part time €12,000 per annum
Career Path:
The field of emergency management offers a wide variety of career routes, depending on your specific interests. With this masters qualification emergency management it is possible to find work in both the public and private sectors. Our models are not only designed for enhancing your ability in emergency management, but are as well mapped to the Irish Public Appointments criteria regarding core business capabilities. With a relevant qualification, it is possible to move into: local government; pharmaceutical firms; transport companies and businesses in the energy and security fields; international relief work; consultancy; and much more. You will also have the opportunity to develop valuable links with key persons working in emergency management and other relevant professional associations.

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Dublin City University (DCU)

+353 (1) 700 5000
studenthelp@dcu.ie
Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland

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