Program Overview

MSc in Emergency Management

Overview

The DCU MSc in Emergency Management is the first programme of its kind in Ireland, endorsed by the National Steering Group for Major Emergency Management, The Emergency Planning Society (Republic of Ireland Branch) and Pharmachemical Ireland as being suitable for improving the emergency management skills of individuals in both the public and private sectors.

Duration and Start Date

• Duration: 2 Years
• Start Date: September 2026

Course Overview

The programme aims to provide students with a systematic understanding of the theory, concepts, and methods at the forefront of knowledge pertaining to Emergency Management. It enables students to develop the ability to prepare for, respond to, recover after, and learn from an emergency or crisis situation. The programme also emphasizes the importance of the emergency management professional's role in society and how this role may be used to effect change.

Why Do This Course?

Crises and disasters, both local and international, have made headline news over the past number of years. The impact of natural disasters, such as the Tsunami on the Far East and Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans, is still being felt in those regions. The impact of human-initiated disasters, such as the Twin Towers collapse and the Madrid and London bombings, has had an enormous impact on security systems and world travel. Biologically based disasters such as SARS and bird flu similarly have had worldwide impact. In Ireland, the many horrific traffic disasters that occur annually, natural disasters such as storms and floods, and recent epidemics such as the foot and mouth outbreak have had huge impact on people’s lives. As a consequence of these disasters, the areas of preparedness for emergency, response to emergency, business continuity, and post-disaster recovery have become significantly important in a global context and also locally in Ireland.

Career Prospects

With the ever-increasing emphasis on emergency management, there will be important roles for talented and qualified individuals. You will find work in all areas of the public and private sector where there are risks of disaster or crises. These include local government, pharmaceutical firms, transport companies, and businesses in the energy and security fields.

Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

• A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional qualification and at least 3 year’s relevant work experience (relevant experience includes working in the PRAs, the Defence Forces, or in a risk, crisis, emergency or general management role).
• Applicants who have achieved a 2.2 Honours degree may still obtain a place. This will depend on availability of places and on obtaining high grades in relevant modules on their undergraduate programme.
• Exceptional candidates who do not meet these requirements may be considered for entry, based on their work experience and other relevant achievements, subject to interview.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL.

Fees & Charges

EU Status Fee Part Time

• €7,100 per annum

Insights

• Professor McMullan Contributes to the NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme’s Advanced Research Workshop on Undersea Communications Cables and Crisis Management
• EMII Event with Professor Luke O’Neill
• DCU Business School Executive Dean awarded honorary fellowship of the EMII
• Dublin City University Business School and UMass Boston School of Management Join Forces to Elevate Global Education
• DCU Business School launches National Risk Assessment Survey 2023
• DCU Business School Research input to the Government’s National Risk Assessment for Ireland 2020
• Grainne O’Shea, MSc Emergency Management & 30% Club Scholarship

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