Overview
The Global Risk Analysis and Crisis Management course at the Brussels School of Governance is taught by a renowned faculty of senior officials from major international organisations (such as the European Union, NATO and the United Nations), NGOs as well as leading security scholars.
It allows participants to gain in-depth knowledge and a wide range of practical tools for identifying and analysing global security risks and advancing effective responses to humanitarian, military and political ‘complex crises’.
Key features
- Taught by a renowned faculty of senior officials from major international organisations
- Participants are introduced to the most modern IT tools for open source intelligence and to the main methods for early warning and monitoring global crises
- Practical skills training includes fundamental training on selection bias, on gathering data in crisis situations
- Programme structure aimed at stimulating exchanges between participants and leading senior officials.
- Strong link to the policy-maker scene in Brussels
The Brussels School of Governance is an alliance between the Institute for European Studies (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) and Vesalius College.
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Programme setup
Upon succesful completion of the online 5 course modules and the associated exams, participants will be awarded the Advanced Certificate in Global Risk Analysis & Crisis Management.
The 5 course modules will provide an introduction to the scope and nature of diverse forms of risk and fundamental uncertainty.
Among these are:
Understanding Risks, Grasping Uncertainty
Analyzing Risks, Preparing for Uncertainty
Open Source Intelligence: Tools and Techniques
A New Information Environment: Media, Conflict and Crisis Communication
Lecturers
The programme is taught by a renowned faculty of senior officials from major international organisations (such as the European Union, NATO and the United Nations), NGOs as well as leading security scholars.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
- Semi-structured
- Only feedback on assignments and exams
- Online group works/assignments
Campus Location
- Brussels, Belgium
Disciplines
Risk Management Terrorism & Security Cyber SecurityExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission to the Postgraduate Certificate is highly selective. Candidates should have a Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree plus the equivalent of 3 years’ work experience.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents3500 EUR / full≈ 3500 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents3500 EUR / full≈ 3500 EUR / full
Additional Details
Please note that it is possible to apply for individual modules (800 EUR per module).
Funding
We offer the following tuition discounts*:
- 10% early-bird discount for applications before 1 August
- 20% discount to BSoG / Vesalius College / Institute for European Studies alumni
*Discounts may not be combined.