Business Continuity,
Security and Emergency Management
• Unplanned events or crises can have a disastrous effect on a business. In today’s environment, many think the main potential source of disaster is from attack by terrorists. This is however only one possible cause. Disasters are more frequently the result of natural or more routine events such as:
o Flooding
o Fire
o Loss of key personnel or confidential information
o Industrial action
o Loss of communications or IT systems
o Utility service failures.
All businesses, regardless of size, must be prepared for the unexpected.
• In view of the spread of enterprises needing to plan for business continuity, this programme is designed to be flexible enough to benefit diverse roles and responsibilities. The programme comprises three modules, providing opportunities to learn and apply current theories, concepts and practices of Business Continuity.
• It is aimed at students who have, or could have a key role to play in managing of or planning for the survival of a business, were a disaster to befall it. It is suitable for those running global corporations right down to micro businesses. Further course details including costs can be found at:
Bucks University website | | Aviation Security
• Continual news coverage underlines the importance of adequate provision for the security of air travellers, air cargo, aircraft and employees operating in an aviation environment. It extends far beyond the need simply to screen passengers and baggage. The continuous conflict between terrorist and regulator ensures that this unique subject will remain at the cutting edge of technological, organizational, systems, procedural and legislative development.
• Drawing on best practice and regulatory guidance from aviation business leaders, the programme challenges and stimulates innovative thought and new approaches to aviation security management, through research, analysis and the study and development of linked theories. Further course details including costs can be found at:
Bucks University website
Security Infrastructure and Landscape Design
• The threat in the UK against large events and gatherings comprises the combined risks from social and opportunist crime, crowd disturbance, unexpected behaviour and terrorist attack. This programme, unique in the UK, addresses the convergence of risks and the palliative design options available and is supported by industry and academic specialists in the field.
• The course is designed to equip graduates with the skills to become effective members of design and project management teams, responsible for staging sports and entertainment events and to contribute to the design of facilities such as schools, shopping facilities, hotels, superstructures, tourist features and iconic buildings. Further course details including costs can be found at:
Bucks University website
For more information about the programme, enrolment and fees, please contact enterprise@bucks.ac.uk
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