Diploma in Emergency & Security Management

The Diploma in Emergency and Security Management offers flexible part-time online and blended full-time formats, and is an ideal program for:

• Public safety professionals looking to take their careers to the next level or qualify for leadership positions
• High school graduates looking for a broadly based program that will get them started on a unique and growing career path
• Adult learners changing careers and looking for a new kind of challenge where they can be both inspired and give back to their communities
• Students looking to gain a diploma credential prior to pursuing their Bachelor of Emergency and Security Management Studies

For all students, this diploma program provides you with the core skills you need to succeed at the management level in emergency management, security and other public safety disciplines.

The Diploma in Emergency & Security Management is a comprehensive program combining studies in:

• Emergency Management and Public Safety
• Business Continuity
• Risk and Crisis Management
• Security and Intelligence
• Business Administration
• Leadership and Management

Graduates of the degree have a solid base of knowledge and skills to pursue leadership roles across the public safety spectrum.

Flexible Options for Today's Students

Today's students come from many walks of life. Maybe you've just graduated from high school, or perhaps you're an adult learner looking for a different type of career. Either way, we have a program format to meet your needs. Choose from:

• Part-time online corhort based format
• Full-time blended format

Part-time Online Format

In the part-time online program, all classes are offered completely online, so you can study from anywhere, anytime. Students work in cohorts, completing two to three courses per semesters, three semesters per year. Students can expect to complete their program in three years. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate and share experiences in an interactive online learning experience.

Full-time Blended Format

In the full-time blended format, students take a combination of in-class and online courses. All in-class courses are currently offered at our New Westminster campus. Full-time students work in cohorts and complete five courses per semester, two semesters per year. Students can expect to complete their program within two years. 

Degree Option

Designed in a laddered format, students can move on to complete the Bachelor in Emergency and Security Management after graduating with the diploma. Contact the program coordinator for more information.

The Diploma in Emergency and Security Management is 63 credits or 21 courses. Tuition fees are charged per course.  For individual course prices, please follow the links under “Courses” below and costs will be available for upcoming classes.

Emergency Management & Security Fundamentals

• ESM120 A Systems Approach to Business
• ESM140 Foundations of Safety & Security
• ESM142 Foundations of Emergency Management 1: Planning & Preparedness
• ESM145 Emergency & Security Legislation
• ESM221 Introduction to Information Management
• ESM235 Crisis Communication
• ESM240 Introduction to Risk Management
• ESM242 Foundations of Emergency Management II: Response & Recovery
• ESM243 Human Behaviour & Social Constructs of Disasters
• ESM244 Foundations of Business Continuity Management
• ESM290 Diploma Capstone Project

Business & Liberal Arts Foundations:

• BUSN110 Introduction to Human Resource Management
• FSS245 Financial Management
• CCR141 Introduction to Conflict Analysis and Resolution
• ETHS100 Applied Ethics
• ENGL100 Academic Writing
• ENGL105 Critical Reading & Writing
• BCMNS110 Business Communications
• STATS100 Statistics
• RESM200 Research Methods

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Mathematics 11 (minimum grade of C) or equivalent
• English 12 (minimum grade of C) or equivalent

For more information, contact the Program Coordinator.

The deadline for applications for the September 2012 intake is June 30, 2012. To apply:

• Complete the program application form.
• Write a letter of approximately 250 words describing your interest in the program and how you intend to manage your studies with your other responsibilities to ensure your success in the program submit it with your application.
• Submit the application package (application form, entrance letter, proof of educational requirements, and $75 application fee) in person or by mail to:

Student Services Centre
Justice Institute of British Columbia
715 McBride Boulevard
New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4
Canada

Credit Transfer

For more information on transferring credit from another post-secondary institution, please download the Credit Transfer Application Form.

Graduates of the Diploma in Emergency and Security Management program can expect to apply for professional and leadership positions in emergency management, public safety, business continuity and security with:

• Municipal, provincial, regional and federal emergency programs
• Healthcare organizations
• Educational institutions
• International organizations, such as the Red Cross
• Private security agencies
• Crown corporations
• Utilities
• Private businesses in areas such as transportation, natural resources, gaming, hospitality and recreation

Typical Job Titles Could Include

• Emergency Program Manager
• Emergency Program Coordinator
• Emergency Planner
• Security Coordinator
• Director of Safety and Security
• Manager, Public Safety
• Director of Emergency Management

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