MA in Disaster/Emergency Management and National Security
Niagara University in Ontario develops YOU to Succeed in the field of Disaster/Emergency Management and National Security.
Niagara University in Ontario develops YOU to Succeed in the field of Disaster/Emergency Management and National Security.
The purpose of this interdisciplinary program is to enable and empower a new generation of leader practitioners focused on Disaster/Emergency Management and National Security. This graduate program trains students to respond effectively to urgent societal problems, ranging from weather-related emergencies to attacks on critical infrastructure. Graduates of this program will be equipped with cutting edge theoretical tools necessary to analyze the broad spectrum of threats that societies face in the 21st century, as well as the practical skills necessary to implement and lead an emergency response process.
This program is ideal for individuals looking to break into the field of Disaster/Emergency Management and National Security, as well as individuals seeking career advancement within these fields.
NUO offers students exposure to best practices in both Canada and the United States, helping them to develop a global view of Emergency Management and National Security.
NUO's program emphasizes both the theoretical and the practical aspects of emergency management and national security, training graduates who will be able to immediately apply their skills in real-life settings.
The program culminates in a pair of hands-on capstone courses. These courses give students the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge that they have acquired through work with a partner organization. The program includes an internship opportunity for students seeking additional practical experience.