Environmental, Health and Safety Management

Catalog description

This is the initial course in the curriculum core of RIT's MS degree program in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Management. It defines and profiles EHS management within the organization; explores EHS management history, motivations, and strategies; introduces a systems approach for managing an organization's EHS aspects, risks and opportunities consistent with international EHS standards; and investigates the elements and implications of developing an organization’s EHS vision and policy statement. The course's unique delivery style includes online learning with capstone activities and presentations. Students may not take and receive credit for this course if they have already taken ESHS-580 .