Security Management [chapter]

Ken Buszta
2007 Information Security Management Handbook, Sixth Edition  
The Emergency Planning and Response master's degree concentration is offered online at the University of Denver to meet the needs of busy adults and prepares current or aspiring emergency response professionals to effectively strategize and implement emergency plans. Graduates will learn to compare and contrast plans and responses to various events and disasters, as well as analyze leadership competence while plans are executed. As communication is key to effective emergency preparedness,
more » ... −seekers will take away strategies for effective communication, as well as mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Whether an emergency is natural or man−made, emergency preparedness is vital to ensure the least possible impact on the welfare of those affected. The Emergency Planning and Response master's degree concentration covers the strategic plan, the response, and the recovery process. Led by professional practitioners who work in the emergency planning and response field, classes focus on the integrated system at every stage of a disaster, examining the roles of emergency response teams, government agencies, businesses, and private citizens. Customize your Security Management master's degree through the innovative Professional Options Curriculum using our convenient online degree builder tool, which allows you to select courses that cater to your specific career needs. This degree prepares students to do the following: • Compare and contrast plans and responses to various types of events and disasters • Analyze leadership competence and necessary leadership skills • Develop and analyze strategies to implement team solutions • Present a model of effective communication within an emergency response and planning structure • Plan and report on strategies for mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery regarding various types of incidents
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