Program Overview

Master Course Resilience & Risk Management

The Master Course Resilience & Risk Management is a program that focuses on the interrelationship between risk and resilience. It aims to equip participants with the skills to identify potential risks, respond to unexpected situations, and apply theoretical insights to their daily practice.

Program Details

• Start Date: 5 March 2026
• Location: U-Parkhotel, Enschede
• Duration: 6 months
• Investment: 10,300
• Language: 90% Dutch, 10% English
• Number of Places: 16
• Result: Certificate

Program Content

The program is designed to help participants understand the concept of resilience and its importance in managing risks. It covers various aspects, including:

• The essence of resilience in the context of current societal issues
• The four cornerstones of resilience: anticipating, reacting, monitoring, and learning
• Different perspectives on strengthening resilience: individual, institutional, and societal

Admission Criteria

To be admitted to the Master Course Resilience & Risk Management, participants must:

• Have completed a higher professional education (HBO) or academic degree
• Have at least five years of relevant work experience

Target Audience

The Master Course Resilience & Risk Management is intended for professionals interested in resilience as the foundation of risk management, including:

• Managers
• Policy makers
• Leaders

Program Structure

The program consists of six blocks, each spanning two days, and is based on scientific theory and practical applications. It explores questions such as:

• What interventions increase resilience?
• How does leadership influence individual resilience?
• How to create a safe learning environment?
• What role do psychological safety, integrity, and trust play in building resilience?
• How to deal with resistance from citizens?

Additional Information

The Master Course Resilience & Risk Management is part of the part-time Master's program in Risk Management but can also be followed as a standalone program.