The concentration of Crisis Management, enables students to comprehend and evaluate current and future processes that constitutes a crisis. Students learn and how to become efficient and resilient in security led affairs whether operational or tactical; How to create effective skillsets, in a constantly challenging environment that require preparedness and efficiency. The concentration is of practical value. It identifies current and potential threats and challenges. The concentration operates within the framework of preventive anticipation methodologies against multilayered crisis. In line with the UAE vision on security resilience, the concentration takes into account multidisciplinary approaches to crisis management actions and protocols to collaborate and cooperate with stakeholders for providing protection and safety.
Recognize concepts, principles, implementation of Security Strategic Studies, Intelligence and International affairs; Demonstrate critical analysis in trends of global terrorism; Analyze economic and political impact of international and domestic political conditions; Interpret various elements of theory of war and states behaviors in conflict situations; Contribute to continued development of academic and professional field in security and strategic studies
High School Diploma or equivalent with minimum 70% average, English proficiency (IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 61 or EMSAT 1100), pass placement test for computer and academic writing, submit all required documents
1 2 C O U R S E S | 3 6 C R E D I T H O U R S
A: University Core Requirements
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below:
1. University Life – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
2. Innovation and Entrepreneurship – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
B: Languages and Communication Studies
The student selects 9 credit hours (3 courses) from the list below:
1. Academic Writing – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
2. Introduction to Research – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
Students must take one of the following Arabic Language courses:
1.Arabic Composition – [3 Credit Hours]
2. Arabic for Non-Arab – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Communication Skills in Arabic – [3 Credit Hours]
C: The Natural sciences or Mathematics
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below:
1. Natural Science – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
2. Environmental Science – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Sustainable Energy – [3 Credit Hours]
4. General Mathematics – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
D: The Social or Behavioral Sciences
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below:
1. Introduction to Anthropology – [3 Credit Hours]
2. Introduction to Sociology – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Introduction to Social Science – [3 Credit Hours]
4. Introduction to Political Science – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
5. General Psychology – [3 Credit Hours]
6. Introduction to Geography – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
E: The Humanities or Arts
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below:
1. Contemporary Arab Art – [3 Credit Hours]
2. History of Islamic Art – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Introduction to Philosophy – [3 Credit Hours]
4. World History – [3 Credit Hours]
5. Middle East History – [3 Credit Hours]
6. English Literature – [3 Credit Hours]
F: Islamic Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
1. Islamic Culture – [3 Credit Hours]
2. Islamic Civilization – [3 Credit Hours]
G: UAE Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
1. UAE and GCC Society – [3 Credit Hours]
