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Tuition USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree Postgraduate Certificate
Duration 10 years
Delivery Online
Location Lisle, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Emergency Preparedness at Benedictine University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Emergency Preparedness programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: Online
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6
  4. Tuition: USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Emergency Preparedness programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Principles & Practices of Emergency Response and Recovery
  2. Psychology and Sociology of Disasters
  3. Hazard Assessment & Preparedness
  4. Disaster Management in Public Health

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • International students must complete evaluation by Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or Educational Perspectives to assess prior learning in other countries as it compares to U.S. education

  • Must hold Bachelor\xc2\x92s level degree equivalent to a 4-year U.S. Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree program

  • All international students must demonstrate they have met the English proficiency requirements for the degree program to which they are applying. Students applying to graduate programs must meet one of the following requirements:

    • TOEFL Paper Based Test: 550

    • TOEFL Internet Based Test: 78

    • IELTS Exam: 6.0

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Benedictine University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Benedictine University

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Benedictine University

Lisle, United States

Benedictine University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-10-02
  • Language English
  • Duration 10 years