MSc Threat and Response Management
Location
Chicago, USA.
Degree
Master of Science
Description
The programme is designed to prepare and enhance the abilities of public health professionals, law enforcement officials, fire and emergency personnel, medical and nursing professionals, and policy makers to respond to and recover from complex incidents regardless of their size or cause. These incidents can range from terrorist attacks; biological, chemical, radiological and nuclear threats; natural disasters; and disease outbreaks. Upon completion of the core requirements, students choose one of two concentrations-Scientific/Threat or Administrative/Response Preparedness-to further focus their studies.
Themes
Emergency management, Biostatistics, Public policy, Epidemiology, Infectious diseases, Financial and resource planning, Technology strategy, Information systems.
Target audience
Universities students, Disaster management, Public health professionals.
Admission requirement
A bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with evidence of a strong undergraduate record. The University is also willing to consider other relevant qualifications, especially professional experience that relates directly to the proposed program of study. A student who does not meet the regular academic requirements but who would like to be considered for admissions should give a detailed explanation of his or her special qualifications in a separate letter. All applicants are also required to submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. Students whose primary language is not English must also submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). International students can find more information at the office of .
Frequency
Annual
Language
English.
Application procedure
Completed , a personal statement describing applicant’s interest. Each applicant is also required to submit official transcripts of all college and graduate level work and three letters of recommendation from individuals who can assess the applicant's academic or professional qualifications. An interview with the program director may be conducted at the request of the applicant or the admissions committee.
Scholarship
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Tuition and cost
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Deadline
Please refer to university home page.
Contact
Ms. Marsha Hawk
Graham School of General Studies
1427 E. 60th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Tel: +1 773 702 0460, 773 702 0460
Fax: +1 773 834 0549
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]