Academic Unit : Faculty of Resilience
Mode(s) of Study
Full-TimeThe Bachelor of Disaster Management program prepares graduates as resilient leaders capable of managing multidisciplinary teams in the application of advanced technologies, ethical practices, and international standards to assess risks, coordinate multi-agency responses, and implement comprehensive disaster management solutions that enhance national and organizational resilience.
The Bachelor of Disaster Management program integrates the internationally recognized eight Principles of Emergency Management: Comprehensive, Progressive, Risk-driven, Integrated, Collaborative, Coordinated, Flexible, and Professional. These principles are embedded throughout the curriculum, ensuring graduates possess both theoretical knowledge and practical capabilities aligned with global standards.
Through innovative teaching methodologies including virtual reality simulations, AI-driven scenario planning, and real-world case studies, students develop expertise in:
Number of Credits per Component
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG210 | English 2 | 3 |
| SCI100 | Environment, Health and Safety | 3 |
| MTH101 | General Education Mathematics | 3 |
| SEC100 | Introduction to Academic Studies | 3 |
| ARA100 | Arabic Studies | 3 |
| SEC290 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| SEC110 | AI Fundamentals | 3 |
| ISL100 | Islamic Studies | 3 |
| ENG310 | English 3 | 3 |
| EMS100 | Emirates Studies | 3 |
| MGT100 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| HUM100 | Ethical Studies | 3 |
| Total | 36 |
| Bachelor Of Science | Higher Diploma | Associate Degree | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIM101 | Introduction to GIS | 3 | |||
| DIM102 | Introduction to Disaster Management | 3 | |||
| DIM103 | Disaster Prevention and Mitigation | 3 | |||
| DIM201 | Emergency Command and Control | 3 | |||
| DIM202 | Introduction to Business Continuity Management | 3 | |||
| DIM203 | Disaster Preparedness | 3 | |||
| DIM204 | Sociology of Disasters | 3 | |||
| DIM205 | Disaster Response and Recovery | 3 | |||
| SEC303 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 | |||
| DIM301 | Interagency Collaboration and Communication | 3 | |||
| DIM302 | Introduction to Health Emergency Management | 3 | |||
| DIM303 | Introduction to Project Management in Disaster Management | 3 | |||
| DIM304 | Establishing Disaster Management Systems | 3 | |||
| HLS310 | Supply Chain Security | 3 | |||
| DIM305 | Emergency Exercise Design and Evaluation | 3 | |||
| SEC401 | Workplace Secondment/Internship | 3 | |||
| DIM401 | Critical Infrastructure Protection | 3 | |||
| DIM402 | Emergency Operations Center Management | 3 | |||
| SEC490 | Project in SSDEC Management | 3 | |||
| DIM404 | Comparative Disaster Management | 3 | |||
| Total | 60 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HLS100 | UAE Homeland Security | 3 |
| HLS120 | UAE Defence Policy | 3 |
| HLS170 | Terrorism and Counterterrorism | 3 |
| HLS200 | Intelligence and Counterintelligence | 3 |
| HLS205 | Border Security | 3 |
| HLS210 | Aviation Security | 3 |
| HLS220 | Maritime and Port Security | 3 |
| HLS230 | Intelligence Analytical Methods | 3 |
| HLS240 | Countering Violent Extremism | 3 |
| HLS250 | Transnational and Non-Traditional Threats | 3 |
| HLS260 | Comparative Counterterrorism | 3 |
| HLS260 | Comparative Counterterrorism | 3 |
| HLS270 | Internet Governance | 3 |
| HLS300 | Border and Transportation Security | 3 |
| HLS320 | Surface Transportation Security | 3 |
| HLS350 | Cyber Warfare | 3 |
| HLS400 | Counterterrorism Operations | 3 |
| HLS430 | Data Analytics | 3 |
| SEC200 | Professional Communications Skills | 3 |
| SEC300 | Information Security | 3 |
| SEC305 | 4th Generation Warfare | 3 |
| SEC308 | Introduction to Counter CBRN Incident Preparation | 3 |
| SEC350 | International Approaches to Resilience | 3 |
| SEC403 | Strategic Planning | 3 |
| SEC404 | Understanding Strategic Threats | 3 |
| SEC406 | Developing Response Procedures | 3 |
| SCI2100 | Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| Total | 81 |
