Bachelor - Emergency Management
- 4 years
- Duration
- 20,137 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Sydney / Canada
- Location
- Cape Breton University
- School
Program description
Every day, emergency management experts around the world work tirelessly to protect people from natural, technological, or human-caused disasters. The need for knowledgeable and competent emergency managers, planners, and responders who contribute to safer, more resilient, and sustainable communities is growing in Canada and around the world, and CBU is the Atlantic Canadian university that focuses on the applied aspects of emergency management.
Understanding hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities, as well as how to cope with them, is central to the study of emergency management. It is concerned with everything that can be done to prevent and minimise, prepare for, respond to, and recover from many types of emergencies and disasters through the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of strategic management procedures.
This multidisciplinary applied curriculum will train and assist students in developing a comprehensive grasp of how Emergency Management intersects with other disciplines such as communications, business, political science, and public health.
What skills will I gain from this program?
- Critical understanding of emergency management.
- Ability to perform key emergency management functions.
- Practical experience and skills development.
- Strategic and critical thinking, leadership and management.
- Assess and work effectively in different situations.
- Improve public policy and protect communities.
Program structure
- Keystone to Emergency Management
- Taxonomy and Anatomy of Hazards
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Public Communication
- Introduction to Psychology as a Natural Science
- Cultivating Emergency Management Alliances
- From Risk to Resilience
- Introduction to Marketing
- Business Law I
- Experiencing Music
Price
For an International student taking ten undergraduate-level courses per academic year (30 credits):
- Tuition: 9,045.00 CAD
- International differential fees: 9,045.00 CAD
- International medical plan (student with MSI): 620.00 CAD
- International medical plan (student without MSI): 1,283.00 CAD
- Fees: 764.30 CAD
Textbooks and Learning Materials
You should be prepared to purchase textbooks and other learning materials for your courses. While the costs will vary depending on your program and course, it is recommended that you budget at least $150 per 3-credit course. Your instructors will provide you with a list of required textbooks/learning materials. You should not make purchases until these have been confirmed.
Requirements for applicants
- English 12 (academic or advanced)
- Math 12 (academic or advanced)
- 3 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level course
English Language Requirements
- TOEFL score of 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test), or 80 (internet test)
- IELTS Academic (and IELTS Indicator) score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0
- Pearson PTE (Academic) score of 59
- Duolingo English Test score of 115
- If you have completed at least two years in a secondary school (as recognized by CBU) or have completed at least 30 credit hours (or equivalent) at a post-secondary institution (as recognized by CBU) where English is the primary language of instruction, you are not required to submit a language score. Official documentation will be required to confirm this period of study was in English.
About the university
Cape Breton University is committed to creating a global academic experience and a sustainable future for our island by pushing the boundaries of innovation and thought leadership. CBU is home to approximately 7,000 students from more than 70 countries, and it is surrounded by pristine natural beauty, lively culture, and hospitable communities.
We are dedicated to the growth and prosperity of Cape Breton Island, as well as to the promotion of Indigenous-led educational initiatives and environmental stewardship.
Liberal arts, science, business, health, and professional studies are all represented at CBU.
CBU is a top-tier educational institution because it is committed to student success and offers exceptional possibilities for hands-on learning and undergraduate research.
Mission
Cape Breton University is dedicated to providing a world-class education to a diverse student body, conducting groundbreaking research, and contributing to the Island's economic and cultural growth.
Vision
Cape Breton-based yet open to the world.
