Bachelor of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies – Disaster Management
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
8 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
AED 23,000 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Security Resilience Against Disasters
The specialization of the BA in Security and Strategic Studies, in Disaster Management, envisions a wide variety of expected or unexpected events that request security effectiveness and strategic planning ahead of a possible crisis. It also requires contingency planning in case of an unexpected disaster that ranges from natural to man-made. Specialty courses, encompass an analysis of the causes, how a crisis occurs, and the short and long-term consequences on how a crisis can be avoided or averted.
The American University in the Emirates is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education
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Curriculum
41 Courses | 120 Credit hours
| General Education | Courses (12) | Credit Hours (36) |
| Core Course | Courses (19) | Credit Hours (54) |
| Specialization | Courses (5) | Credit Hours (15) |
| Free Electives | Courses (5) | Credit Hours (15) |
General Education Course
A: Languages and Communication Studies
The student selects 12 credit hours (4 courses) from the list below
- University Life - [3 Credit Hours]
- Academic Writing - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Research - [3 Credit Hours]
- Arabic Composition - [3 Credit Hours]
- Arabic for Non-Arab - [3 Credit Hours]
- Communication Skills in Arabic - [3 Credit Hours]
B: The Natural sciences
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Natural Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Sustainable Energy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Environmental Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Physics - [3 Credit Hours]
C: The social or behavioral sciences
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below
- General Psychology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Social Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Political Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Sociology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Anthropology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Geography - [3 Credit Hours]
- Human Rights - [3 Credit Hours]
D: Information Technology or Quantitative
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- General Mathematics - [3 Credit Hours]
- General Statistics - [3 Credit Hours]
- Intro To Computer System - [3 Credit Hours]
E: The Humanities or Arts
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below
- Contemporary Arab Art - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Philosophy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Middle East History - [3 Credit Hours]
- World History - [3 Credit Hours]
- American Literature - [3 Credit Hours]
- History of Islamic Art - [3 Credit Hours]
F: Islamic Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Islamic Culture - [3 Credit Hours]
- Islamic Civilization - [3 Credit Hours]
G: UAE Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- UAE and GCC Society - [3 Credit Hours]
Core Course
- Theoretical Basis of Security & Strategic Studies - [3 Credit Hours]
- Basic of Social Science Research - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to International Relations - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Strategic Thought - [3 Credit Hours]
- International Law - [3 Credit Hours]
- Security and Environmental Politics - [3 Credit Hours]
- Geopolitics in International Relations - [3 Credit Hours]
- Comparative Politics - [3 Credit Hours]
- Weapons of Mass Destruction - [3 Credit Hours]
- National Security and Arm Race - [3 Credit Hours]
- Communication and Diplomacy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Media Strategies and Implementation - [3 Credit Hours]
- Special Topics in Security and Strategic Studies - [3 Credit Hours]
- International Conflict Management - [3 Credit Hours]
- Terrorism - [3 Credit Hours]
- Defense Policies of Major Powers - [3 Credit Hours]
- The Emerging World Powers - [3 Credit Hours]
- Pre-Internship - [0 Credit Hours]
- Internship - [3 Credit Hours]
Specialization Course
- Disaster Management - [3 Credit Hours]
- Catastrophes Sciences - [3 Credit Hours]
- Economics of Natural Disasters - [3 Credit Hours]
- Incident Response and Disaster Recovery - [3 Credit Hours]
- Capstone Graduation Project - [3 Credit Hours]
Free Electives
5 Courses | 15 credit hours
Based on Interest
- Media & Mass Communication Courses
- Education Courses
- Business Administration Courses
- Design Courses
- Information Technology Courses
- Computer Sciences Courses
Support Field of Study
- Emergency Management Courses
- Risk Management Courses
- Crisis Management Courses
Attendance
Student builds the schedule based on available offered courses in the registered semester
| Weekday Morning Classes | Weekday Evening Classes |
| Sunday - Tuesday | Between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday - Wednesday | Between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Sunday - Tuesday | Between 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Monday - Wednesday | Between 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Program Outcome
- Recognize the Concepts, Principles, Implementation of Security Strategic Studies, Intelligence, and International affairs
- Demonstrate critical analysis of the trends of global terrorism.
- Analyze the economic and political impact of international and domestic political conditions.
- Interpret the various elements of the theory of war and state’s behaviors in the effects in conflict situations
- Contribute to the continued development of the academic and professional fields in security and strategic studies.