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Online Master of Science in Emergency and Crisis Management 

Online Master of Science in Emergency and Crisis Management
 at 
UNLV 
Overview

Gain a deep understanding of the principles and practices of emergency and crisis management

Duration

2 years

Total fee

14,882

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

PG Degree

Online Master of Science in Emergency and Crisis Management
 at 
UNLV 
Highlights

  • This Course is offered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Online Master of Science in Emergency and Crisis Management
 at 
UNLV 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • For students who are working in government or non-profit organizations that manage emergencies and crise
What are the course deliverables?
  • Analyze the evolution of emergency management policy and practice in natural, intentional and technical disasters to include the scientific principles in defining, measuring, planning and recovering from these events
  • Identify the characteristics, growth and trends of terrorism as well as the underlying social, political and economic causes as it relates to emergency management
  • Differentiate the authority, responsibility, legislation and policies between levels of government tasked with managing natural, intentional and technical disasters
  • Evaluate organizational leadership theories and individual styles as well as decision making models used in coordinating with internal or external stakeholders
  • Investigate community vulnerability and resilience to include the psychological, economic and sociological impacts on individuals and groups through the development and implementation of exercise elements and organizational response plans
  • Analyze the principles in the prevention, planning, risk, mitigation, response and recovery, culminating in the design of a comprehensive emergency management program incorporating operational procedures and available resources
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More about this course
  • The Emergency and Crisis Management Master of Science degree is designed to give students the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to become leaders in their profession
  • Students will learn how to create and analyze emergency plans for organizations and communities, lead during challenging periods, and offer pathways for community resiliency
  • In addition, the program will teach students about legal and political issues relevant to disasters and terrorism

Online Master of Science in Emergency and Crisis Management
 at 
UNLV 
Entry Requirements

General
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  • No specific cutoff mentioned
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  • N/A
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  • Marks - 80/120
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  • Yes

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Online Master of Science in Emergency and Crisis Management
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