Master of Science in Threat and Response Management
offered by The University of Chicago

Master of Science in Threat and Response Management
at
UChicago
Overview

Merging real-life crisis scenarios with leading academic research to educate professionals in all aspects of the emergency management lifecycle

Skills you will learn

Who should do this course?

What are the course deliverables?

Learn from lecturers with tactical experience
Focus study in one of three degree concentrations: cyber risk management, environmental security, or national security
Replicate real-world situations through experiential and applied learning
Build effective communication strategies in an incident command environment
Gain familiarity with state-of-the-art technology in surveillance and monitoring
Conduct leading-edge research and learn techniques for translating data into relevant information for fellow responders
Foster cooperation and collaboration across organizations and hierarchies
Network and share lessons with peers, instructors, policy, and decision-makers

More about this course

The master's in emergency management program is a two-year interdisciplinary course of study in emergency preparedness that takes students through all aspects of crisis management planning and execution
The program prepares students to confidently, competently, and calmly lead communities and organizations in response to threats and disasters
Our mission is to educate creative and agile professionals: critical thinkers who use data and analysis to create strategic, innovative solutions; problem solvers with tactical experience and a sophisticated understanding of the world around them; and leaders with a passion for building prepared, resilient, and safe organizations and communities

TRM Introductions: An Evolving Threat Landscape

Intelligence Driven Decision Making

Bureaucracy, Politics, and Ethics in a Digital Age

Threat and Response Planning & Communication

Threat and Response Leadership Case Studies

VUCA Risks: Infectious Disease

Capstone Project

Elective #1

Capstone Project

Elective #2

Capstone Project

Elective #3

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No programs at the University of Chicago offer conditional admission to students who have not submitted an application following the standard application process and deadlines. A few will make conditional offers of admission to students who otherwise have met the requirements for admission, but do not yet meet the program's English proficiency requirements. If you receive a conditional offer, you will not be allowed to enroll until you have met the requirement; the conditions may not be met after arrival on campus.
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