Emergency Mgt and Bus Continuity Eng Mgr

Catalog description

This course will introduce the students to the concepts and principles of both Emergency Management and Business Continuity Planning. In management, organizations must be prepared for the unexpected crisis. Whether caused by a natural disaster or a man-made incident, an organization's response to such an occurrence can ultimately impact long term success or in some cases failure of the business. While not all incidents are preventable, proper planning can mitigate the impact of the crisis and significantly shorten recovery time. This course will review the relevant terminology, planning cycle, and best practices for minimizing the impact of unplanned incidents. The course will consist of lecture, discussion, practical exercises, case studies, and independent research.