Empire State University, in New York, USA, has a undergraduate course on emergency management. The modules of the course aim to take students through the process of managing an emergency, and equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to work as professionals in the emergency management sector. The bachelors also aims to equip students with the tools needed to respond to a wide range of emergencies, including natural disasters and acts of terror.
The bachelors in emergency management offered by Empire State University takes an interdisciplinary approach. Areas that are covered include the causes and consequences of emergency situations, management issues relating to planning, response, and recovery, community and public health impacts of emergencies; the political, social, historical, cultural, and scientific aspects of emergencies. This Emergency Management undergraduate also allows students to undertake internships as part of their studies.
For up-to-date information on fees, entry requirements and full or part-time study, contact the university directly.