Online Infrastructure Emergencies Degree :: Accredited Universities

WEDC, part of the School of Civil and Building Engineering, is one of the world’s leading education and research centres for developing knowledge and capacity in water and sanitation for low- and middle-income countries.

This programme is for graduates with little or no practical experience of emergency infrastructure provision, as well as experienced practitioners who have a specific interest in addressing the problems of emergency infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries.

It develops participants’ potential and understanding of the principles and practice of infrastructure provision in emergency situations, equipping them with the appropriate expertise and skills.

On completion of the programme participants will be able to:

understand the types of disasters, their trends, causes and consequences

assess, plan, manage and implement infrastructure provision in emergencies

appreciate the range of infrastructure needed by communities affected by emergencies, both during and after the event

describe, design, use, operate and maintain the range of technologies generally used in emergency water supply and sanitation

work with traumatised populations to deliver essential services

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).

Entry Requirements

Entry qualifications vary depending on the programme, but generally a good degree from a UK university or equivalent professional qualification from an overseas institution recognised by Loughborough University is required.

In some cases those with lower qualifications can gain access when studying by distance-learning.

The main English language qualifications acceptable for entry to our programmes are:

GCSE English Language – Grade C or above

IELTS band 6.5 or above with not less than 6.0 in each sub test

TOEFL, including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice, minimum: score of 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (Internet-based test) with specific requirements for sub test

Other Fees

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This MSc is for anyone with a professional and/or personal interest in development and a desire to bring about good change. It addresses the needs both of those who would label themselves development managers, and those, such as engineers, health workers, educationists, agriculturalists, bankers, scientists, who need the capacity to manage development if they are to do their work effectively. It engages with development at all levels, from the local to the global, and is as relevant in rural as in urban contexts. It addresses development in diverse fields, including health and well-being, livelihoods, education, the environment, war and resettlement, infrastructure, with the issues of poverty and inequality running through all. It takes theory seriously; consciously and constantly linking it to practice and policy, looking to enhance the competence of individuals and the capacity of agencies to undertake development successfully.

This MSc is the major qualification in our development management programme. It is designed for anyone in government, non-governmental organisations, international and inter-governmental agencies and public and private enterprises, who have responsibility for development interventions, programmes and policies. It is also of value for anyone wishing to move into such areas, or who for personal and/or professional reasons wants to build up a better understanding of the complex processes labelled ‘development’, with a view to managing those processes better. It deliberately links development management theory with the realities of development policy and practice, and aims to equip those undertaking it to be better agents of development.

It provides a range of opportunities for you to

build up knowledge and understanding of how development theory, policy and practice have themselves developed, and a critical appreciation of the ways in which development is managed
explore key development issues, including poverty, inequality, complex emergencies, migration, health, employment and livelihoods, education, governance, and the relationships between the agencies who undertake development
examine and practise the use of tools that contribute to situational and stakeholder analysis, participation, project and programme planning, implementation and evaluation
develop key skills necessary for managing development, in particular the skills of strategic thinking and planning, relationship building, mapping and modelling, negotiation and brokering, and the research and associated skills required to build up an evidence-based understanding of development management problems and to make a case for change
share learning with students drawn from over 100 countries working in diverse development fields
critically reflect on development management theory, policy and practice, not least your own.
Throughout the MSc you are encouraged to make connexions between your learning on the MSc and your own involvement in development.

The MSc is the highest level of qualification in our development management programme, which also offers a Postgraduate Certificate in Development Management (C48), Postgraduate Certificate in Conflict and Development (C67), Postgraduate Certificate in Human Rights and Development (C96) and Postgraduate Diploma in Development Management (D37). All of these can serve as building blocks for the MSc.

Entry Requirements

You should normally hold a bachelors degree from a UK university (or equivalent), or have experience in this field. If you are a non-graduate we suggest that you ask our Student Registration & Enquiry Service for advice before registering on your first module.

You will also need an appropriate facility in English language, sufficient to be able to work effectively at postgraduate level; generally this means capability equivalent to an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5.

Other Fees

Notes

No time limit for completing the course

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The Master of Science in Emergency Services Management has evolved into a program designed to produce an educated, multi-disciplined, proactive group of professionals who must evaluate risk analysis and prevention, secure communications reliability, and provide for mitigation along with economic and social recovery in the face of disastrous natural or man-made catastrophic events.

Emergency managers shoulder a great deal of responsibility during emergencies. They must understand the risks in a variety of emergency situations and be prepared to act as soon as trouble and disaster arises and threatens the public and our communities. The bottom line is that the emergency manager is the one who is counted on to deal with unpredictable, dangerous and sometimes catastrophic situations, and to address such situations in a fashion that minimizes risk to responders and the public alike. This program provides professional leaders in the fire science, criminal justice, safety and environmental fields with the knowledge base to assume Emergency Management roles in the federal, state, county, private corporate or consulting sectors of our economic and business infrastructure.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to submit an official transcript issued by a post-secondary institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education indicating a conferred bachelor’s degree. International students must provide an appropriately authenticated official transcript issued by a governmental authority that attests to the successful completion of a program considered to be equivalent to an accredited bachelor’s degree.

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Are you ready for a profession where your job is to be ready for anything? Hurricanes. Earthquakes. Terrorist attacks. In times of crisis, communities need professionals who can bring knowledge, skills and expertise to the problems that threaten infrastructure, property, and individual health and safety.

Homeland security stemmed from the events of 9/11, when terrorist attacks challenged the United States to respond to threats ranging from localized emergency situations to widespread natural disasters. Medaille’s homeland security program turns you into a qualified leader of local, state or federal emergency management, law enforcement and security.

1. Quality: Medaille’s homeland security program teaches you the theories and tools needed to prepare for, prevent and recover from any number of disasters and emergencies. Courses covering topics such as domestic and international law, emergency management, terrorism and community preparedness, all from a global perspective, are guided by faculty with extensive experience in the field.

2. Flexibility: In the post-9/11 world, the market for security jobs has significantly broadened. Medaille is the college you need to prepare for a career in emergency management, law enforcement and related disciplines. The hybridity of a Medaille education means you get the same student-centered, experiential, practitioner-based learning whether you take classes on campus or online.

- The homeland security degree is delivered both onground and online. Medaille’s online program format offers you the greatest opportunity to work your bachelor’s degree into your life. You can go anywhere with a Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security.

- Get qualified for all of the opportunities of this career path in as little as two years of study based on previous life and transfer credits.

3. Connections: You learn from the most experienced professionals in the field, alongside the most ambitious peers. Medaille graduates find rewarding work in a growing industry and gain hands-on experience. Your Medaille degree can lead you anywhere. Consider a wide selection of career opportunities, including:

Air marshal
Airport security director
Citizenship and immigration officer
Corporate safety manager
Disaster preparedness official
Federal law enforcement officer
Security consultant

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school from an accredited institution.

International applicants
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Applicants whose native language is not English should submit any one of the following test results

IBT - 79
TOEFL - 550
IELTS - 6.0
iTEP - 3.5
Pearson - 53
Eiken - 2A

Other Fees

Online Technology Fee - $45.00

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