Program Overview

Disaster Risk Reduction and Security Management

MSc

Master of Science

Program Description

Truly global challenges, climate change, natural disasters and security threats require professionals able to help build resilient and sustainable societies.

The MSc in Disaster Risk Reduction and Security Management at EUC provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in disaster and security management, mitigation and preparedness. Building on existing knowledge, students analyze key concepts in risk and crisis management theories and climate change, national security and emergency management policies to be equipped to tackle real-world problems professionally.

With increasing demand for highly skilled managers, scientists and first responders, students draw on fundamental knowledge to organize practical tabletop exercises to understand different risk scenarios and assess incident preparedness. The Disaster Risk Reduction and Security Management MSc at EUC is offered in collaboration with the National Observatory of Athens, a leading research institute in Southern Europe.

Program Summary

• Languages: English
• Duration: 18 months
• Mode of Study: On Campus
• ECTS: 90

Admission Process

Our dedicated Admissions Team will guide you every step of the way by answering all of your questions, helping you choose a program of study and starting your EUC experience with a virtual or actual campus tour.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Our Scholarship and Financial Aid program aims to provide prospective and enrolled students with information and resources to financially support your educational goals. This takes the form of academic scholarships, athletics scholarships and family
eed-based financial aid.

Student Housing

Our student accommodation units are located only minutes from campus and are designed to offer students high quality living spaces in elegant studios and one-bedroom flats supported by great social spaces, in-house gym, laundry rooms and 24–hour security service.

Program of Study

• Degree Requirements: 90 ECTS
• Core Courses: 60 ECTS
• Master Thesis: 30 ECTS

Course Distribution