Emergency Management, Terrorism and Pandemic Response

Admission Requirements
Ontario College Diploma
Ontario College Advanced Diploma or
Degree in the related field, OR related work experience in Emergency Management.

Applicants who have not completed a university degree or college diploma may be considered based upon relevant emergency management work experience and/or postsecondary credits achieved.

Applicants with International transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above along with proof of either: (IELTS / TOEFL)
o IELTS-International English Language Testing Service-Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR
o TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with the minimum of 22 in each component: Reading: 22; Listening: 22; Speaking: 22; Writing: 22.

International Students – Admission Requirements and Information

International Students English Proficiency Requirements we will require one of the following:

• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System – minimum overall band of 6.5 with no individual Band score under 6.0
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Computer based overall minimum score of 88, with the minimum of 22 in each component: Reading: 22; Listening: 22; Speaking: 22; Writing: 22.
• PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic – Graduate Diploma: 60+

PLUS Degree in a related field of study such as: Medicine, Nursing, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services

Semester 1
Crisis Communication and Information Management
Disaster Recovery
Emergency Management
Hazards and Risk Assessment
Incident Management Systems, Operations and Leadership
Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery

Semester 2
Intelligence Fundamental
Threat/Risk Assessment
Cybersecurity
Terrorism Response/Recovery
Emergency Exercise Design

Crisis Communication and Information Management (Semester 1 – 45.00 hours)
This course examines and explores communication needs associated with contexts of heightened concern (e.g., crisis, conflict, disasters) that support individuals, organizations and communities making effective risk/benefit decisions, managing fear and uncertainty, and responding to crisis.

Disaster Recovery (Semester 1 – 45.00 hours)
This course analyzes response to and recovery from disaster events while examining theories and models that aid in the understanding of disaster response and sustainable recovery. Students will review what is known about disaster response and sustainable recovery and the implications of this knowledge for advancing response and recovery practice.

Emergency Management (Semester 1 – 45.00 hours)
This course examines the relationship between hazards and disasters by exploring the historic and contemporary principles, policies, and legal frameworks guiding the field of practice. Analyzes different paradigms for conceptualizing the practice of disaster and emergency management.

Hazards and Risk Assessment (Semester 1 – 45.00 hours)
This course examines the ongoing changing hazards of the 21st century and explores various approaches to disaster risk management used. The course consists of an in-depth exploration of hazard, vulnerability and resilience as well as analytic review of risk management frameworks that structure the assessment of hazards and their impacts on society.

Incident Management Systems, Operations and Leadership (Semester 1 – 45.00 hours)
This course is designed to create an understanding of key foundational concepts as well as how to implement during simple and complex incidents, including the management and understanding of all divisions within the IMS.

Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery (Semester 1 – 45.00 hours)
In this course, students will explore current issues, gaps and drivers for change within the emergency management realm while examining theories and the research of disaster and emergency management literature to understand criteria for best practices as well as for development of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery plans.

Intelligence Fundamentals (Semester 2 – 45.00 hours)
Intelligence gathering and analysis is an investigative process that supports investigators or operational units during the course of an investigation/disaster management. Through data collection and interpretation, the process of analysis allows analysts and investigators to make sense of assembled facts and discover the nature of relationships between seemingly unconnected elements. The course focuses on the intelligence process, critical thinking, and link analysis techniques. Learners will also apply various analysis techniques to a case study and prepare a criminal intelligence report based on that exercise.

Threat/Risk Assessment (Semester 2 – 45.00 hours)
This course examines key influences of the 21st century hazard environments and the implications they have on the practice of disaster management while analyzing decision-making and problemsolving in conditions of uncertainty. Examines current trends and framework in risks assessments.

Cybersecurity (Semester 2 – 45.00 hours)
This course introduces the student to key cybersecurity concepts and focuses on securing data and limiting the disruption of operations. Students will learn to identify and assess cybersecurity threats ranging from cyber terrorism to cyber bullying. Students will also examine strategies for protecting information and systems at both individual and business levels, as well as the roles played by law enforcement and the legal system in combating cyber issues.

Pandemic and Mass Casualty Planning (Semester 2 – 45.00 hours)
This course will lead the students through exploring the complications of a public health crisis, this course explores the challenges surrounding the ability to prepare, plan and respond to pandemic health disasters as well as mass casualty events. A review of multiple case studies and lessons learn will provide students with the tools and resources needed to prepare and manage such an event.

Terrorism Response/Recovery (Semester 2 – 45.00 hours)
Terrorism Response/Recovery course prepares the student to understand the ongoing challenges posed by the threat of domestic/international terrorism, understand the history of terrorism, and explore terrorists’ motives and methods. Students will also review the implications of this new reality on emergency preparedness, management and response actions.

Emergency Exercise Design (Semester 2 – 45.00 hours)
Beginning with an overview of the basic concepts surrounding exercise design, this course prepares the student to design, conduct, control, evaluate and implement table-top emergency exercises