UNIVERSITY FOR PEACE EST.

BY UNITED NATIONS • EUROPEAN CENTER FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT

ECPD INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE AND DOCTORAL STUDIES

Strategic Risk
and Crisis
Management
2024.
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Contents
About the ECPD 4

ECPD International Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies 6

The Organization of the ECPD International Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies 8

The Management of the ECPD International Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies 10

Admission Criteria 12

Strategic Risk and Crisis Management Study Program 14

Strategic Risk and Crisis Management – Specialist Studies 14
Strategic Risk and Crisis Management – Master’s Studies 15
Strategic Risk and Crisis Management – Doctoral Studies 17

List of Modules 19

ECPD Alumni Association 25

Career Matters! 26
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Welcome
Dear Candidates,
The ECPD International Postgraduate Study Programs on
Strategic Risk and Crisis Management offer the candidates the
highest level of teaching, but also require high commitment
and hard work. Selection of the subjects, teaching methods
and renowned lecturers guarantee a great level of quality and
attractive studies that provide candidates with a high level
of knowledge required for further successful conduct of the
President of ECPD Academic Council
management activities in attractive, specific and very demanding
Prof. Dr. Don Wallace areas.
Candidates who complete the ECPD International Postgraduate
Program on Strategic Risk and Crisis Management will acquire
a comprehensive insight into the system of modern scientific
knowledge in different academic disciplines and the ability
to apply the holistic approach in research, planning and
management in the respective domain.
This brochure provides the basic information on the Program on
Strategic Risk and Crisis Management, as well as the answers to
the most frequently asked questions about criteria.
Prospective candidates may obtain all other needed information
about the Program on Strategic Risk and Crisis Management
at the ECPD Secretariat for International Postgraduate Studies,
ECPD Executive Director
which may also facilitate the contact with the management and
Prof. Dr. Negoslav Ostojić
lecturers of the postgraduate program.
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About the ECPD

The European Center for Peace and Council of the University for Peace, at its ses-
Development of the University for Peace sion of 20 January 1983, passed Resolution UP-
established by the United Nations C2 for the establishment of the European Center
The University for Peace was established by the for Peace and Development (ECPD) University
Resolution 35/55 of the United Nations Gener- for Peace established by the UN, whereby it was
al Assembly in 1980. In accordance with its Char- proposed that its headquarters should be in Yu-
ter, the University for Peace is “...an internation- goslavia. The Government of the Socialist Feder-
al institution of higher education for peace and al Republic of Yugoslavia accepted this initiative
with the aim of promoting among all human be- and, on 22 October 1984, concluded the Agree-
ings the spirit of understanding, tolerance and ment for the Establishment and Status of the
peaceful coexistence, to stimulate coopera- European Center for Peace and Development
tion among peoples and to help lessen obsta- (ECPD), with Headquarters in Belgrade, with the
cles and threats to world peace and progress, in University for Peace established by the UN. The
keeping with the noble aspirations proclaimed Agreement was ratified by the Law adopted by
in the Charter of the United Nations. To this end, the SFRY Parliament – by the Chamber of the
the University shall contribute to the universal Republics and Provinces on 28 June and by the
task of educating for peace by engaging in ed- Federal Chamber on 17 July 1985, and has been
ucation, research, postgraduate training and dis- in force up to the present time.
semination of knowledge fundamental to the full This is how the European Center for Peace and
development of the human person and societ- Development (ECPD) of the University for Peace
ies, through the interdisciplinary study of all mat- established by the UN, with its headquarters in
ters relating to peace”. Belgrade – the only university, regional, interna-
Therefore, the University for Peace has the le- tional and exterritorial organization, which oper-
gal status necessary for the fulfillment of its mis- ates within the broader United Nations system
sion and objectives. It has autonomy and academ- in the region covering all countries signatories of
ic freedom as regards its work, in accordance with the Final Act of the Conference on European Se-
its humanistic aims and within the scope of the curity and Cooperation (Helsinki, 1975) – was es-
United Nations Charter and the Universal Declara- tablished.
tion of Human Rights. In that sense, “The University In accordance with the principle of continui-
may enter into association or conclude agreements ty of statehood, the Government of the Repub-
with Governments and intergovernmental and oth- lic of Serbia assumed all obligations towards the
er organizations and institutions in the field of edu- ECPD arising from the above Agreement, includ-
cation; The University shall maintain close links with ing the provision of technical and accommoda-
the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cul- tion facilities. According to that principle, first the
tural Organization in view of its special responsibili- State Union of Serbia and Montenegro and then
ties in the field of education”. the Republic of Serbia assumed the role of the
The University for Peace established by the UN host country.
was established as “... an international center for Based on the principle of continuity of state-
research, higher education and postgraduate hood, one of the main principles of the interna-
studies”, aimed specifically at “training for peace tional law, all entities created from the parts of
and international cooperation”. To this end, the former Yugoslavia inherited and recognized the
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laws and international agreements concluded by • Publishing, printing and distribution of the pro-
the SFR Yugoslavia. Accordingly, the ECPD en- ceedings of its scientific meetings, studies and
joys the same status and the same rights in all other scientific papers relevant for the ECPD
the territories which represented an integral part activities.
of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in By its programs, the ECPD provides a scientif-
1985 when the Law was ratified. ic basis for the establishment of appropriate re-
The European Center for Peace and Develop- lations between market economies and econo-
ment of the University for Peace est. by the Unit- mies in transition, thus alleviating and closing a
ed Nations is managed by the ECPD Council and gap in their levels of development. In addition to
the Executive Director with a team of officials and this, the ECPD programs promote a better un-
experts. In carrying out its activities, the ECPD re- derstanding of and tolerance among countries
lies to a large extent on its close relations with and peoples, as well as peace, development and
numerous institutions throughout the world. Be- democracy. As an international, non-profit orga-
sides its Headquarters in Belgrade, the ECPD nization, the ECPD enjoys full academic freedom
has also organized its operational units, affilia- necessary for the attainment of these desired
tions, rep-offices and program units in many Eu- aims, especially with respect to the selection
ropean countries. of the areas and methods of research aimed at
In order to improve the quality of life, it is neces- promoting peace and disseminating knowledge
sary to take a comprehensive approach to problem about peace and development.
solving. The ECPD has chosen to apply an inter- Numerous international and regional organiza-
disciplinary approach by carrying out the following tions have entrusted and entrust the European
seven closely interrelated groups of programs: Center for Peace and Development of the Uni-
• Development of natural resources; versity for Peace established by the UN with
specific programs and projects, including the
• Development of human resources;
UN Industrial Development Organization (UNI-
• Economic development; DO), UN ­Educational, Scientific and Cultural Or-
• Scientific and technological development; ganization (UNESCO), UN Development Pro-
• Integrated/Sustainable development; gram (UNDP), UN Organization for Trade and
• Cultural development; Development ­(UNCTAD), International Mone-
tary Fund (IMF), World Bank (WB), Internation-
• Management.
al Labor Organization (ILO), World Health Orga-
The ECPD devotes special attention to bringing
nization (WHO), UN International Children’s Fund
together the intellectual potentials of the West
(UNICEF), World Trade Organization (WTO), Inter-
and the East, as well as to strengthening coop-
national Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), UN Com-
eration between the North and the South. To this
mission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL),
end, the ECPD organizes and conducts:
Organization for Economic Cooperation and De-
• Postgraduate studies at the Specialist, Mas- velopment (OECD), Inter-American Development
ter’s and Doctoral levels; Bank (IDB), European Bank for Reconstruction
• Elaboration of research projects and stud- and Development (EBRD), International Trade
ies devoted to the current problems of peace Center (ITC) and others.
and development; The ECPD has so far carried out exceptional acti­
• Scientific meetings, symposia, conferences, vities and achieved remarkable results, reflect-
courses and seminars at which the results of ed in over 1 000 educational, research, consult-
its researches are also presented; ing and other projects.
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ECPD International Postgraduate and

Doctoral Studies
Starting from its mission that peace is • General Management;
strengthened by development, the ECPD carries • Strategic Management;
out numerous multidisciplinary activities aimed
• Financial Management;
at improving the quality of life and consistent
• Global Financial Data Management;
strategy for development of countries. Among
these activities, special attention is devoted to • Production Management;
dissemination of knowledge, education and • Marketing Management;
professional development of human resources • Urban Management;
as a universal source of genuine progress of • Environmental Management;
each society.
• Sustainable Development Management;
The main task of the ECPD is conducting • Technology of Solving Development
research and organizing postgraduate studies Problems;
and international transfer of knowledge,
• Human Resource Management;
based on a synergetic and multidisciplinary
approach to the studies oriented towards a • Health Management;
timely and efficient solving of acute and chronic • Global Health Development;
development problems relating to the quality of • Biomedicine Study Program;
life in the specified regions of Europe, especially • Management in Science and Education;
in its south-eastern part.
• Management in Culture and Arts;
The ECPD International Postgraduate and • Project Management;
Doctoral Studies are based on the affirmation
• Entrepreneurship Management;
of the highest international achievements,
academic knowledge and experience. These • Management of Quality and Logistical
studies offer candidates the highest level of Processes;
teaching, but also request great dedication • Management in Public Sector;
and hard work. Selection of courses, methods • International Economics, Finance and
of teaching and renowned teachers guarantee Banking;
quality and interesting studies that provide • International Relations and Diplomacy;
candidates with high level of knowledge
• Economic Diplomacy;
required for successful performance of jobs in
• European Union, Integration and EU Law;
various fields, based on modern academic skills
and their practical implementation. • International Business Law;
• International MBA School;
The ECPD’s motto is that postgraduate studies
must provide the highest quality and contribute • International MBA-IT School;
to the excellence. • Peace Studies, Human Rights and Human
Security;
The ECPD offers the following postgraduate
programs at Specialist, Master and Doctoral • National Security Affairs;
levels: • Security and Terrorism;
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• Contemporary Intelligence Studies; Albania, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary,

• Violent Extremism and Radicalization; Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Netherlands,
Sweden, Greece, Finland, France, UK, Russian
• Strategic Risk and Crisis Management;
Federation, USA, Canada, Japan and other
• Disaster and Risk Management; countries.
• Sports Management;
This Council is responsible for proposing and
• Integrative Music Performance, Multimedia innovating the academic programs, based on the
and Entrepreneurship; attitude that education is the main investment in
• International Romology and Indology the overall technological, economic and social
Studies. development of each country, especially in the
circumstances of strong tendencies towards
The ECPD postgraduate programs have been
globalization of the world economy and keen
carried out in several ECPD centers, including:
competition in the international market.
• Belgrade and Novi Sad, Serbia;
• Sarajevo, Banja Luka and Mostar, Bosnia and The task of the Academic Council is to verify
Herzegovina; teaching curricula, course syllabi, method, place
• Zagreb and Pula, Croatia; and time of organizing postgraduate studies, as
• Podgorica, Montenegro; well as other elements relevant for the quality of
educational processes.
• Skopje, North Macedonia;
• Ljubljana, Slovenia; The Scientific and Educational Board of the
• Tirana, Albania; ECPD International Postgraduate Studies is
• Trieste, Italy; acting towards establishing connections with
• Sofia, Bulgaria; international, regional and national governmental
• Timisoara, Romania; and non-governmental organizations, as well as
• Budapest, Hungary; with renowned universities from Europe and the
world.
• Vienna, Austria;
• Heidelberg, Germany; We mention here some of the ECPD’s partners:
• Brussels, Belgium; University of Trieste, UNIDROIT, International
• Athens, Greece; Development Law Organization (IDLO), (Italy);
• Ankara, Turkey; Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, UNCITRAL,
• Helsinki, Finland; Vienna University (Austria); Johns Hopkins
• Paris, France; Georgetown University, International Law Institute
(ILI), Long Island University (LIU), LIFE University
• London, UK;
and Truman State University (USA); Universities of
• Moscow, Vladivostok and Nizhny Novgorod,
Castilla – La Mancha, Compultence, Blanquerna
RF;
Ramon Llull University (Spain); University of the
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;
West of England, University of Bradford (UK);
• Nicosia, Cyprus.
University of Vaasa (Finland); University of Athens
The ECPD Academic Council appoints the (Greece); Black Sea University, University of Arad
management and the permanent composition and University of Timisoara (Romania); University
of the Council of the ECPD International of Skopje (North Macedonia); Universities in
Postgraduate Studies which consists of the Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Tuzla and Zenica (Bosnia
competent academics and public figures and Herzegovina); Universities in Ljubljana and
from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Maribor (Slovenia); Universities in Belgrade, Niš,
Montenegro, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Novi Sad and Kragujevac (Serbia).
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The Organization of the ECPD International

Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies
Postgraduate and doctoral studies are organized ducting its study programs), online (via the
in such a way as to ensure (a) high-quality teach- Zoom platform) or combined (partly on site
ing, (b) full mastering of new knowledge, (c) de- and partly online). This shall depend on sever-
velopment of the ability to use the acquired al different factors, primarily on the outcome
knowledge and (d) development of the motives of the agreement between the candidates
and capacity to learn through the application and the teaching staff in each particular case;
of the acquired knowledge and to acquire new 5. All obligations of the teaching staff and candi-
one upon completion of these studies. In order dates within the scope of these studies shall
to attain these teaching aims, coupled with eco- be discharged in a timely, creative, high-quali-
nomical use of all resources, postgraduate studies ty and cooperative manner;
are conducted according to the following organi- 6. Prior to the beginning of each semester, all
zational principles: necessary literature for studying the contents
1. Candidates shall meet all admission require- of teaching in the relevant semester shall be
ments in full; provided. During the teaching days, the candi-
2. Teachers shall satisfy the modern research dates shall have access to the Internet;
and teaching criteria in full; 7. All administrative work and service linked to
3. The attendance of classes shall be preferred the teaching process shall be performed on
and active participation shall be encouraged; time and in a reliable, high-quality and engag-
ing way.
4. Teaching process can be organized in three
ways – on site (at the ECPD premises in differ- Instruction within these postgraduate studies is
ent European countries where ECPD is con- provided on a case-to-case basis, i.e. it depends
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on the specific features of each concrete situa- methods may be based on any or all of the fol-
tion. lowing:
• Report assignments;
ECPD Methods of Teaching and Learning
• Essay assignments;
Methods might include all or any of the follow- • Practical reports or portfolios;
ing, selected as appropriate to the discipline or
• A dissertation or other output from research/
field of study and the program’s aims, mode of
project work, which may include artefacts,
delivery and typical entrants:
performances or compositions;
• Lectures;
• Written examinations;
• Tutorials;
• Seminars; • Oral examinations;
• Practical work, for example in a laboratory, in • Problem-solving exercises;
the field, workshop or studio; • Oral presentations;
• The use of textbooks, journal papers, elec- • Posters;
tronic databases and other self-study and e-
• Placement reports.
learning materials;
Programs may assess not only academic skills
• Project work;
but also other skills and competencies including,
• Practice sessions and learning through case
where relevant, the requirements of profession-
studies;
al bodies that recognize or accredit the program.
• Work-based learning.
Particularly for a modular Master’s program that
uses credit accumulation; providers will wish to
ECPD Assessment Methods ensure that suitable methods are used to assess
Appropriate and effective assessment will en- the intended learning outcomes not only of the
able candidates to demonstrate the outcomes of constituent parts but also of their integration and
learning intended for the program. Assessment synthesis across the program.
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The Management of the ECPD International

Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies
Executive management of postgraduate and Director of the Program – Prof. Dr Nicolas
doctoral studies is entrusted to the Director Maclean, CMG (Federal Trust, Chief Executive of
of Studies, who has all authorizations and MWM, UK).
responsibility to ensure the quality, effectiveness Major career achievements of Prof. Dr Maclean
are as follows: as an employee in an investment
and efficiency of the overall teaching process.
bank chaired the Project and Export Finance
The coordination of instruction, research, Committee of all the UK’s investment banks,
elaboration, review and evaluation of Specialist invented Public Private Partnership, (PPP), and
paper/Master’s thesis/Doctoral dissertation, ECGD Yen Financing, and advised governments
equalization and observance of the evaluation in Africa & the Caribbean and Asia & The Pacific
on strategy and crisis management, later
criteria, application of the proper teaching
becoming an Executive Director of Prudential
methods and the like are performed by
Corporation Asia Limited; as an independent
the ECPD Scientific and Educational Board, consultant, worked for the European Commission
comprising off all teachers and chaired by the as one of the “four wise men” formulating a Euros
Director of Studies. 10m advisory programme for the reform of the
Chinese banking, insurance and securities sector;
The organization of all technical, administrative,
served for fifteen years as part-time Political
service and other activities, which are necessary
Assistant to the Right Hon. Margaret Thatcher
for a thoughtful, timely and efficient conduct of MP; member of the Canada-UK Council, the
postgraduate and doctoral studies is entrusted Advisory Board of the British-American Project
to the Organization and Administrative Officer. for the Successor Generation, Council Member
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of the Federal Trust for Education and Research, organization, observance of the beginning
etc.; occasional lecturer at Oxford, Cambridge and completion dates of all activities, both by
and other British universities; appointed teaching staff and postgraduate candidates in an
Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of attempt to ensure that all candidates complete
St Michael and St George, (CMG), by HM the successfully their studies within schedule.
Queen on the recommendation of the Prime
Minister and Foreign Secretary for free-lance Academic Title
contributions to improving the United Kingdom’s
The postgraduate candidate has successfully
relations with Asia.
completed his/her postgraduate studies if
(a) he/she passes all examinations, (b) shows
The Efficiency and Effectiveness of Studies
the ability to apply scientific methods and
These postgraduate studies are organized systematized, proven skills and techniques in
according to the effectiveness and efficiency solving the real problems – which is confirmed
criteria. by the quality of seminar papers and their
The efficiency criterion anticipates the acquisition presentation and defence, (c) demonstrates an
of new, yet necessary, knowledge and skills for adequate skill in critical analysis of the problem
a scientifically based analysis, understanding and sufficient creativity in finding the solution to a
and solving of problems. Knowledge and problem, and (d) successfully prepares, presents
skills acquired at these studies guarantee the and defends a Specialist paper/Master’s thesis/
international competence of a Master’s/Doctor of Doctoral dissertation.
Science in the fields that have been taught. Upon successful completion of these
The efficiency criterion involves the timely postgraduate studies, a candidate acquires the
implementation of all parts of the teaching and academic title of the Master’s/Doctor of Science,
research process within these studies. In giving for which a diploma is awarded. It should be
instruction within the scope of postgraduate noted that this diploma is valid in all UN member
studies, attention is devoted to the rational countries.
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Admission Criteria
For the admission of candidate to these in advance, which last 2-3 hours. The contents
postgraduate studies, it is necessary to meet the of invitational lectures are complementary with
following requirements: the contents of lectures in the specified subjects,
1. Adequate and relevant undergraduate/ or in some of the topical issues which deserve
postgraduate level degree depending on academic attention.
academic progression; During the second semester, compulsory
2. Inclination towards solving and/or research lectures on the skills and techniques of an oral,
into the solving of development problems; written, computer-assisted and multimedia
presentation are held.
3. Ability to use professional literature in English
or one of the official UN languages.
Application Procedure
Furthermore, the following requirements should
be also satisfied: The ECPD evaluates each applicant individually
and through a personal interview. Some factors,
1. Assuming an obligation to attend classes
such as academic preparation, previous
regularly during all semesters established
accomplishments, extracurricular activities, work
by the curriculum, as well as an obligation
experience, communication and interpersonal
to participate regularly in the entire teaching
skills may be taken into account as contributing
process;
factors for admission criteria. Important criteria
2. Assuming an obligation to complete the used for evaluating applicants are the letters
studies until the end of the anticipated of recommendations and performance during
teaching period, i.e. all examinations the personal interview conducted with each
have to be passed, and seminar papers, candidate prior to admission. The ECPD seeks
Specialist paper, Master’s thesis and Doctoral potentially successful candidates who are
dissertation have to be written and defended. involved, committed and responsible.
The contract on mutual obligations will be Applications are considered to be complete
signed between the candidate and the organizer only after all supporting documents have been
of postgraduate and doctoral studies. received. The Admissions Officer will inform
Preparatory instruction is organized for applicants if information is missing and it is the
postgraduate candidates who need English responsibility of each applicant to ensure that
and/or computer lessons. All instruction will be any missing documents are provided promptly.
provided during the first semester. The official closing date for applications is
Remedial instruction is organized for February 15th, i.e. September 15th of the year
postgraduate candidates who need lessons of entry to the Program. Applications received
in mathematics and/or statistics. Remedial after these dates will only be reviewed if space is
instruction is conducted during the first and available.
second semester. To process an application, candidates need to
In order to satisfy the curiosity of the candidates, submit the following:
ad hoc instruction will be provided during the • A completed and signed Application form;
second and third semester. It is organized in the • Personal recommendation letter forms
form of invitational lectures on the topics agreed (desirable);
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• An authorized copy of degree certificate(s) are invited to the ECPD for a formal interview.
and transcript(s); These interviews can be conducted at the ECPD
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing relevant Headquarters, other ECPD centers in many
educational and professional experience. European countries or online.
Potential candidates who are attracted by what
the ECPD has to offer, but unsure about their Student Life and Accommodation
eligibility for our Program and whether it is the We strive to bring candidates together through
right course for them are invited to contact the purposely designed evening social gatherings,
Admissions Officer for an informal discussion. cultural events and parties. Although time is
always a precious commodity for the candidates,
The Application Form can be obtained from:
those who wish to develop extracurricular
the ECPD Office, Terazije 41, 11000 Belgrade,
interests will find that the ECPD has a society
Serbia, Tel: +381 11 3246 041, Fax: +381 11 3240
to suit almost every taste. The ECPD provides
673, E-mail: ecpd@eunet.rs office@ecpd.org.rs,
a range of different types of accommodation in
Website: www.ecpd.org.rs.
partnership with private landlords and local hotels.
Applicants are advised to answer all questions
contained in the Application Form. In case
Academic Honesty Code
applicants may wish to add personal information,
they may do so by providing additional pages. The ECPD, as an instrument of learning, is
Once the application and all required documents predicated on the existence of an environment
are available, the application will be reviewed of integrity. Members of the academic
and acted upon by the Admission Committee. community, faculty, students, and administrative
officials share the responsibility for maintaining
The Admission Committee is composed of the
an atmosphere and attitude of academic
Program Director and two professors. It is the
integrity. Candidates share this responsibility for
responsibility of the Committee to study and
maintaining standards of academic performance
to evaluate all applications and finalize the
and classroom behaviour conducive to the
acceptance for admissions.
learning process. All courses offered at the ECPD
follow the official Academic Honesty Code as
Open Days and Interviews
described hereafter.
Each year between May and July, we hold an Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves
Open/Interview Day at the ECPD Headquarters with the code as violations can lead to serious
and ECPD centres in many European countries. sanctions, including dismissal from the study
The day typically includes a presentation on the program: “A candidate who willingly gives or
Program by the Program Director, a short lecture receives aid during tests or exams, engages
given by an ECPD faculty member and an in cheating or plagiarism, copies another
informal discussion with the potential applicant. student’s work, or submits material claimed
These do not form part of the selection as his or her own while it is copied from the
procedure, but are simply designed as „taster” Internet or other sources, will receive a grade
sessions to give a deeper insight into the ECPD 5 (Five) – not satisfactory, in the Program and
program. could be dismissed from the ECPD. Before the
These days can be used as informational sanction is taken, the candidate will have the
sessions only to find out more about the right to a hearing in front of the Disciplinary
Program or they can be combined with a Committee composed of the Program Director,
formal interview. Candidates who appear to two professors, and the candidate class
meet, based on their application, our criteria representative”.
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Strategic Risk and Crisis Management

Study Program
Strategic Risk and Crisis future employment, specialist’s graduates will
be expected to possess the skills needed to
Management – Specialist exercise independent expertise and to become
Studies efficient with the job.
The main purpose of the ECPD Specialist A range of generic abilities and skills will be
Studies is: developed, which include the ability to:
• To prepare candidates who do not have a • Use initiative and take responsibility for solving
degree in this specific area but are already problems in creative and innovative ways;
working or geting a position in this area; • Make decisions in challenging situations;
• To enable those undertaking this program • Continue to learn independently and to
an effective and efficient knowledge of the develop professionally, including the ability to
main strategies and operational principles and pursue further research where appropriate;
applications to face huge challenges within
• Communicate effectively, with colleagues and
the area.
a wider audience, in a variety of media;
Graduates of all ECPD postgraduate and doctoral • Continue to study on the Master’s and Doctoral
programs, including specialist studies, should levels.
be capable of demonstrating a systematic
understanding of knowledge. They should be Program Structure
capable of implementing originality in their
application of that knowledge and solving and The Specialist program (1-year / 2 semesters)
addressing problems. The main advantage consists of:
of these programs is to enhance overall • 8 mandatory courses;
knowledge and skills in relation to a complex • Research Proposal;
and demanding job. In relation to current and • Final Project (Specialist Paper).

No. Course Hours ECTS Semester

1. Strategic Risk Management – Theory 2L+2P 6
2. Strategic Risk Management – Methodology 2L+2P 6
3. Contemporary Crises 2L +2P 6
I
4. Crisis Management 3L+2P 7
5. Research Proposal 5
Semester I ECTS 30
6. Resilience – Capacities, Models and Strategies 2L+2P 6
7. National Security and Resilience 2L+2P 6
8. Corporate Risk Management and Organizational Resilience 2L+1P 4
II
9. Strategic Leadership 2L+1P 4
10. Final Project (Specialist paper) 10
Semester II ECTS 30
Total ECTS 60
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Strategic Risk and Crisis Characteristics of the

ECPD Master’s Graduates
Management – Master’s Studies
Graduates of ECPD Master’s Studies typically
The main purpose of the ECPD Master’s Studies is: have:
• To prepare candidates for the next stage • Subject-specific attributes;
in their careers, whether pursuing further • An in-depth knowledge and understanding of
research or entering employment of different the discipline informed by current scholarship
kinds; and research, including a critical awareness
• To enable those undertaking this program to of current issues and developments in the
subject area;
contribute towards research in the discipline.
• The ability to study independently in the
Graduates of all ECPD Master’s degrees subject area;
should be capable of demonstrating originality • The ability to use a range of techniques and
in their application of that knowledge and research methods applicable to advanced
in addressing problems. They will have scholarship in the subjects, including
demonstrated a comprehensive understanding generic attributes (those skills relevant to an
of those techniques applicable to their own employment – setting).
research or advanced scholarship. In relation A range of generic abilities and skills that include
to future employment, Master’s graduates will the ability to:
be expected to possess those skills needed to • Use initiative and to take responsibility for
exercise independent learning and to develop solving problems in creative and innovative
new skills on a high level. ways;
ECPD offers a Master’s degree with the specific • Make decisions in challenging situations;
• Continue to learn independently and to
intention of:
develop professionally, including the ability to
• Enabling candidates to focus on a particular
pursue further research where appropriate;
aspect of a broader subject area in which they
• Communicate effectively, with colleagues and
have prior knowledge or experience through
a wider audience, in a variety of media.
previous study or employment;
• Enabling candidates to focus on a particular
subject area or field of study in greater depth Program Structure
than they encountered during the course of Master’s studies are organized as a one-year
previous study or experience. This may include program (60 ECTS) or as a two-year program
enabling candidates to develop knowledge of (120 ECTS), depending on the previously
a new discipline or field of study in combination acquired ECTS (240 ECTS or 180 ECTS).
with a relevant subject area in which they have
A one-year (two semesters) Master’s Program
prior knowledge or experience;
consists of:
• Enabling candidates to learn how to conduct
• 6 mandatory courses;
research, often linked to a particular discipline
• 2 elective courses out of 4 offered;
or field of study; • Methodology of Scientific Research;
• Enabling candidates to undertake a research • Master’s Thesis.
project on a topic within the area of interest
A two-year (four semesters) Master’s Program
that makes up the majority of the overall
consists of:
assessment;
• 9 mandatory courses;
• Enabling candidates to specialize or to
• 3 elective courses out of 6 offered;
become more highly specialized in an area of • Methodology of Scientific Research;
employment or practice related to a particular • Master’s Thesis.
profession.
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1-Year Master’s Program

No. Course Hours ECTS Semester
1. International Relations, Integration and Globalization 2L+2P 6
2. Strategic Risk Management – Theory and Methodology 3L+2P 6
3. Crisis Management 3L+2P 7
National Security and Resilience I
4. 2L+1P 5
Corporate Risk Management and Organizational Resilience
5. Methodology of Scientific Research 2L+2P 6
Semester I ECTS 30
6. Environmental Resilience
1L+1P 4
Urban Resilience
7. Crisis Communication 2L+2P 6
8. Critical Infrastructure Protection 2L+2P 6 II
9. Strategic Leadership 1L+1P 4
10. Master’s Thesis 15P 10
Semester II ECTS 30
Total ECTS 60

2-Year Master’s Program

No. Course Hours ECTS Semester
I YEAR
1. International Relations, Integration and Globalization 2L+2P 6
2. Strategic Risk Management – Theory and Methodology 3L+2P 8
3. Crisis Management 3L+2P 8
I
Contemporary Crises
4. 3L+2P 7
Resilience – Capacities, Models and Strategies
Semester I ECTS 30
5. Methodology of Scientific Research 2L+2P 7
6. Critical Infrastructure Protection 3L+2P 8
7. Crisis Communication 3L+2P 8
II
National Security and Resilience
8. 2L+2P 7
Corporate Risk Management and Organizational Resilience
Semester II ECTS 30
Year I ECTS 60
II YEAR
Contemporary Biological Threats
9. 3L+2P 8
IT / Cyber Security and Digital Resilience
10. Environmental Resilience 3L+2P 8
III
11. Urban Resilience 3L +2P 8
12. Strategic Leadership 2L+2P 6
Semester III ECTS 30
13. Disaster Resilience 3L+2P 8
14. Master’s Thesis 15P 22 IV
Semester IV ECTS 30
Year II ECTS 60
Total ECTS 120
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Strategic Risk and Crisis networking skills to influence practice and

policy in diverse environments;
Management – Doctoral Studies • Appreciate the need to engage in research
Doctoral degrees are the most individually with impact and to be able to communicate it
distinct of the academic qualifications available to diverse audiences, including the public;
because of their roots in research and the pursuit • Build relationships with peers, senior
of knowledge, as well as the requirement for colleagues, candidates and stakeholders with
the candidate to produce work demonstrating sensitivity to equality, diversity and cultural
original thought based on independent study. issues.
Furthermore, Doctoral researchers are
Characteristics of the increasingly being encouraged to develop
ECPD Doctoral Graduates their foreign language and enterprise skills,
ECPD will provide opportunities that all candi­ and to cultivate business acumen. All Doctoral
dates will have had diverse life experiences graduates will have developed during the
and varying opportunities during their Doctoral course of their research additional specialist
studies, thus each graduates with a unique knowledge within their discipline, while those
range of attributes. However, all Doctoral who have studied a professional Doctorate are
graduates should be able to: likely to have been required to have particular
• Search for, discover, access, retrieve, shift, professional experience that informs the topic
interpret, analyze, evaluate, manage, conserve of their research studies. They may well also
and communicate an ever-increasing volume have been required to engage in further study
of knowledge from a range of sources; related to that professional field as part of their
• Think critically about problems in order to Doctorate. Finally, Doctoral graduates will be
produce innovative solutions and create new able to prepare, plan and manage their own
knowledge; career by completing the IDP.
• Plan, manage and deliver projects,
selecting and justifying appropriate Program Structure
methodological processes while
The Doctoral Program (at least 3 years / 6
recognizing, evaluating and
semesters) consists of:
minimizing the risks involved and
• 11 mandatory courses;
the impact on the environment;
• 2 elective courses out of 4 offered;
• Exercise professional standards
• Publication of 2 scientific papers
in research and research
in international and other
integrity, and to engage
reference journals (prerequisite
in professional practice,
for defense of the Doctoral
including ethical, legal and
dissertation);
health and safety aspects,
• Doctoral dissertation
bringing enthusiasm,
preparation (4 phases) and
perseverance and integrity to
defense (60 ECTS in total).
bear on their work activities;
• Support, collaborate with and
lead colleagues, using a range
of teaching, communication and
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No. Course Hours ECTS Semester

I YEAR
1. International Relations, Integration and Globalization 4L+3P 10
2. Strategic Risk Management – Theory and Methodology 4L+4P 10
I
3. Crisis Management 4L+3P 10
Semester I ECTS 30

4. Methodology of Scientific Research 3L+2P 6

5. Resilience – Capacities, Models and Strategies 3L+3P 8
6. Crisis Communication 3L+3P 8 II
7. Critical Infrastructure Protection 3L+3P 8
Semester II ECTS 30
Year I ECTS 60
II YEAR
8. National Security and Resilience 4L+4P 10
9. Corporate Risk Management and Organizational Resilience 3L+3P 10
III
10. IT / Cyber Security and Digital Resilience 3L+3P 10
Semester III ECTS 30

Environmental Resilience
11. 3L+3P 10
Contemporary Biological Threats
Disaster Resilience
12. 3L+3P 10 IV
Urban Resilience
13. Strategic Leadership 3L+3P 10
Semester IV ECTS 30
Year II ECTS 60
III YEAR
Doctoral dissertation I phase (literature collection and review)
Doctoral dissertation II phase (defining the topic and applying)
Doctoral dissertation III phase (preparation and work on the dissertation) 60 V and VI
Doctoral dissertation IV phase (completion of the dissertation)
Doctoral dissertation defence
Year III ECTS 60
Total ECTS 180

The Doctoral studies last at least three years and are accredited with 180 ECTS with prior duration of
Undergraduate and Master’s studies of at least 5 years and 300 ECTS. The Doctoral dissertation is the
final part of the study program of Doctoral studies, except for the Doctorate of Arts which is an artis-
tic project. The volume of the Doctoral dissertation should range from 80.000 to 100.000 ±10% words.
The prerequisite for the defense of the Doctoral dissertation is the publication of two scientific papers
in international and other reference journals.
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List of Modules

1. Strategic Risk Management – Theory theoretical knowledge for effective and efficient
and Methodology strategic management of contemporary risks.

In this course we will explore the theoretical In this course we will also explore the method-
foundations of Strategic Risk Management. We ology suitable for Strategic Risk Management.
will start from the presentation of modern vo- Starting from the presentation of different risk as-
cabulary (such as Black Swan, Black Elephant, sessment tools, candidate will have the oppor-
Gray Rhino, Black Jellyfish, etc.), the contempo- tunity to apply different methods and techniques
rary risk landscape (hyper-complexity, uncer- on pre-agreed scenarios. This will include using
tainty, unpredictability, non-determinism, volatil- a quantitative risk assessment formula, risk ma-
ity, fragility, etc.), as well as those characteristics trices, problem tree, bow-tie technique, SWOT
which make Risk Management – strategic. Addi- analysis, scenario planning methods, etc. By suc-
tionally, the most influential theories and capital cessfully completing this course, candidates will
works in this subject area will be covered. Finally, be capable to properly identify and classify risks,
special attention will be devoted to the explana- as well as to quantitatively and qualitatively as-
tion of the Strategic Risk Management process, sess them. Additionally, they will be able to cre-
its dynamics, basic phases and elements. By ate a scale for measuring the progress in Stra-
successfully completing this course, candidates tegic Risk Management, i.e., to monitor, evaluate
will be able to recognize those phases and ele- and revise, if required, the measures and actions
ments of the Strategic Risk Management cycle in taken in accordance with its impact on the risk
each specific situation, to anticipate its dynam- factors. This course is predominantly practical in
ics, to adequately use the associated terminolo- nature and primarily serves to improve the skills
gy in the correspondence with their colleagues and abilities necessary to perform security, risk
all over the world, as well as to apply acquired or crisis manager jobs in real conditions.
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2. Crisis Management of decades, through which candidates will have

the opportunity to independently present the
In this course, we will explore the theoretical
acquired knowledge in Strategic Risk and Crisis
and empirical foundations of Crisis Management.
Management on specific cases. By successfully
The most influential theories and capital works in
completing the course, candidates will gain new
this subject area will be covered, as well as the
insights and knowledge about the crisis potential
Crisis Management process, its dynamics, basic
specific to contemporary age.
phases and elements. Special attention will be
devoted to the each Crisis Management phase –
pre-crisis (prevention, mitigation, preparedness, 4. R
 esilience – Capacities, Models and
readiness), crisis (response) and post-crisis Strategies
(recovery). Additionally, basic Crisis Management
strategies will be presented, with regard to The modern security environment has made an
the dominant challenges emerging from the urgent need to review the traditional postulates
environment, security challenges, risk and of Strategic Risk and Crisis Management and
threats and contemporary crises themselves. By to find an alternative security paradigm that
successfully completing this course, candidates would adequately respond to modern security
will be able to recognize those phases and challenges, risks and threats. In this sense,
elements of the Crisis Management cycle in Resilience, as a modern heterogeneous research
each specific situation, to anticipate its dynamics, field that attracts increasing attention from
to adequately use the associated terminology the global academic and expert audience, is
in the correspondence with their colleagues in the focus of this course. This course aims
all over the world, as well as to apply acquired to familiarize candidates with the theoretical
theoretical and empirical knowledge for effective foundations of the concept of Resilience,
and efficient management of contemporary its basic phases, levels of analysis (regional,
crises.

3. Contemporary Crises
This course seeks to examine contemporary
crises (unlike traditional crises manifested
throughout history), starting from the
presentation of basic contemporary security
challenges, risks and threats. Differentiation
between the shocks and stressors will be made,
with a proper presentation of different security
phenomena – emergencies, disasters and crises.
In this course, an adequate attention will be
devoted to the most important contemporary
crises, emerging from different sources and with
different characteristics and attributes (natural
hazards, epidemics and pandemics, cyber-
attacks, climate change and environmental
crises, massive migration, etc.). The essential part
of the course will include several case studies
of the most influential crises in the past couple
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national, community, urban, organizational and effective and efficient Crisis Management.
individual), modules (social, economic, political, Through various examples from domestic
ecological, IT, psychological and societal), and international practice, different models
as well as the most significant conceptual of leadership will be pointed out, as well as
models. Special attention will be devoted to the
the most common challenges to Strategic
research of different capacities of Resilience
Leadership, through all phases of Crisis
(absorptive, adaptive, restorative and predictive)
and strategies (redundancy, resistance, Management – pre-crisis, response and recovery
flexibility, reliability and anticipatory strategy). By (such as crisis team management, information,
successfully completing this course, candidates time, priorities management, etc., or the absence
will acquire the most up-to-date knowledge of acuity, agility, flexibility, creativity, etc.). By
about Resilience, as a synthesis of knowledge successfully completing this course, candidates
and good practices from various sciences and will be familiar with the strategic vision of (crisis)
scientific disciplines. leadership.

5. Strategic Leadership
6. Crisis Communication
This course aims to explore all those
characteristics and attributes that, first of all, One of the key aspects of Crisis Management
distinguish leaders from managers, and then is Crisis Communication. This course aims
those specificities that distinguish strategic to explore all the important aspects of the
leaders from other leaders. Additionally, the most Crisis Communication process, not only the
significant theoretical findings on leadership
key elements, but also the most common
will be presented, illustrated through several
obstacles in the modern conditions of Crisis
case studies relevant to Strategic
Communication. Also, during this course, the
Risk and Crisis Management.
Special attention will be basics of Crisis Communication will be presented
devoted to differentiating in relation to different stakeholders and
Crisis Leadership from recipients of messages - crisis team, national
political, military, expert or leadership, expert public, media, and the general
leadership in organizations, public. Additionally, special attention will be
that is, indicating the devoted to prioritizing in communication during
knowledge, skills and
a crisis. One of the very important topics that will
abilities necessary for
be addressed is communication through social
networks. This includes a familiarization with
fact-checking and methods and techniques of
timely and valid identification of disinformation,
misinformation and false news in a crisis. By
successfully completing this course, through
examples from domestic and international
practice, candidates will, in addition to acquired
theoretical knowledge, also acquire knowledge
about particularly useful and applicable tools in
Crisis Communication.
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7. Critical Infrastructure Protection climate change, threats to critical infrastructure,

cyber risk, natural catastrophes and other issues
The dependence of modern society on the
of importance as well. Through this course,
functioning of a Critical Infrastructure has led
candidates will also be introduced to the
to the fact that their protection is one of the
concept of Community Resilience and the types
first-rate topics of national security, finding a
of capitals or dimensions of the community
prominent place in the discourse of national
important for national resilience, mechanisms
security policies and strategies. This course will
for strengthening the capacity of a Resilient
seek to explore the foundations of this extremely
Nation and establishing a balance between
complex field that requires multidisciplinary
proactive and reactive measures of the state
theoretical and practical insights. Special
and other key stakeholders, as well as guidelines
attention will be devoted to the presentation of
and recommendations from world practice for
strategic, normative and institutional frameworks,
building and/or strengthening national resilience.
both at the level of the European Union and
at the national levels of those countries where
this protection has reached the highest point of 9. Corporate Risk Management and
development. Additionally, apart from the valid Organizational Resilience
terminological definition of Critical Infrastructure,
This course aims to familiarize candidates
different approaches in determining criticality
with the basic processes, activities, methods,
will be presented, since the differences in
techniques, strategies and policies necessary
the definition of Critical Infrastructure and
for successful Corporate Risk Management in
elements of criticality can have very serious
any organization. Key thematic areas that will be
consequences for national security as a
covered during this course are Organizational
whole. By successfully completing this course,
Resilience, Business Continuity Management
candidates will be familiar with the basics of
and Risk Management at the strategic corporate
protecting all those physical and logical facilities,
level. In addition to acquiring the
objects and networks whose disabling, damage
necessary theoretical knowledge
or destruction would cause significant human
about different types of risks,
casualties, economic or social consequences.
organizational culture, internal
and external environment,
8. National Security and Resilience basic elements and phases of
Organizational Resilience, etc.,
Many national security strategies today include
by successfully completing this
the term resilience as something a nation should
course, candidates will
strive for, especially in circumstances of disasters
also acquire practical
or crises. Therefore, this course will begin with
skills in Corporate Risk
an overview of the national security strategies
Management, i.e., they will
of economically stable states and major powers
be introduced to tools for
that have incorporated this concept into their
identification, analysis,
strategic documents (explicitly, USA, UK, or
evaluation, treatment
implicitly, Russian Federation, People’s Republic
and monitoring the
of China). Special attention will be devoted to
risks, as well as the
the documents of the Australian Government
strategies available to
and the Government of the United Kingdom
them for handling those risks
that applied the concepts of National Resilience
(avoid, reduce, transfer or
and Community Resilience in responses to
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share, or accept the risks). Finally, candidates 11. Environmental Resilience

should acquire the strategic vision necessary This course aims to explore ways to conserve
to create a framework that would enable and manage all significant natural environments.
organizations to improve their resilience, to In this sense, special attention will be devoted
adequately and timely identify risks, perform to topics such as climate change, biodiversity,
their assessment and handle them in conditions water resources, population growth, etc., all
of uncertainty and unpredictability. through the prism of efficient Strategic Risk
Management. Additionally, particularly significant
topics related to environmental challenges, risks
10. IT / Cyber Security and Digital
Resilience and threats caused by the human factor (such
as exploitation of natural resources, reduction
Increasingly frequent and dangerous cyber- of biodiversity, pollution, deforestation, etc.)
attacks that worry the global public require that will be addressed, as well as the ways in which
every risk, security or crisis manager has at least these risks can be strategically managed at the
basic knowledge and skills to protect against national, regional and global levels. Finally, the
these attacks, that is, to have at least a basic focus of the thematic content of this course
education in the field of IT / Cyber Security. will be the UN Sustainable Development Goals,
This implies familiarization with existing and i.e., the research of various ways in which the
emerging cyber-threats, the assets possible improvement of environmental and climate
to be impacted, and the dominant modes of resilience can lead to reaching the goals of
attacks. Special attention will be paid to specific sustainable development. This course will also
IT threats, as well as methods and techniques include an analysis of the content of institutional,
to anticipate and prevent them. In addition to strategic and normative-legal frameworks of
imparting theoretical knowledge, this course also environmental policies (UNEP, IPCC, UNFAC,
includes various practical exercises. Additionally, IMO, Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, etc.).
this course will cover the topic of Digital
Resilience, in terms of the ability to continue 12. Disaster Resilience
operating while minimizing damage (including
Strengthening Disaster Resilience is a national
reputation) caused by cyber-
imperative for the stability, progress and survival
attacks and other IT incidents,
of the nation, especially from the perspective of
that is, research methods and
national security, and the term itself became a
techniques to respond to
priority among national governments from 2005
these incidents in a timely
with the adoption of the Hyogo Framework for
manner, reducing the risks
Action. This course will start from the conceptual
of data loss or other
and operational definition of disaster risk, the
harms. By successfully
most significant types of hazards and disasters,
completing this
and the basic elements and phases of Disaster
course, candidates
Management. Special attention in this course
will gain up-to-
will be devoted to understanding, managing
date knowledge
and reducing disaster risk, presenting the short-
on various
term and long-term benefits of investing in
aspects of IT /
Disaster Resilience, measuring its progress with
Cyber Security
different metric tools for its quantification, as well
and Digital
as communicating the roles and responsibilities
Resilience.
of key actors. Additionally, based on a review of
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the most up-to-date literature, institutional and acquire the necessary knowledge in the field of
strategic frameworks, as well as examples from crisis management and crisis communication
domestic and foreign practice (starting from in the case of biological threats and will be
UNISDR, IFRC, UN- Habitat, etc.), candidates practically trained to deal with the challenges
will familiarize themselves with internationally that arise from them.
recognized principles, guidelines and priorities
for action for building and strengthening Disaster 14. Urban Resilience
Resilience at local, national and global levels. In the last two decades, the concept of Resilient
Cities has attracted increasing attention from
13. Contemporary Biological Threats the academic and expert public. Stemmed
from the broader concept of Urban Security
This course aims to familiarize candidates with and in agreement with the UN Sustainable
biological threats as contemporary security Development Goal no. 11 - Sustainable cities and
challenges (epidemics, pandemics, bioterrorism, communities, the concept of Urban Resilience
biological warfare, climate change, etc.). Key is at the center of numerous very important
thematic areas that will be covered during this national and international initiatives and strategic
course are: hybrid wars of the 21st century, documents. This course aims to explore the
history and future of biological warfare, biological basic theoretical and practical implications of
safety and security, pathogenic microorganisms urban security, urban planning and development,
as weapons, as well as major epidemics and as well as resilience at the level of cities, as
pandemics and their potential geopolitical one of the basic units of analysis in modern
implications. In addition, special attention Strategic Risk Management. Apart from several
will be paid to the following issues: abuse of case studies, scenario analysis and examples
science for the development of more dangerous of good practice from different parts of the
biological weapons and methods of their world, candidates will become familiar with the
application (genetic engineering, biotechnology basic mechanisms of preventive and reactive
and nanotechnology), the biological convention action against different types of threats to urban
and other multilateral regimes to control the security through the analysis of some of the
proliferation of biological weapons, doctrinal most important current programs and projects.
approaches and strategies in the case of Finally, special attention will be devoted to
biological threats, as well as the intelligence and understanding the various components of the
security sector in the prevention of biological urban system (social, physical/infrastructural,
threats and risks. By successfully completing this technical- technological, environmental,
course, candidates will, through case studies, etc.), protection facilities (especially Critical
based on real experiences and examples of Infrastructure), as well as various providers of
good practice from the region and the world, urban security and resilience.

European Center for Peace and Development University for Peace est. by the United Nations (ECPD),
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E-mail: office@ecpd.org.rs, www.ecpd.org.rs
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ECPD Alumni Association

The care of the alumni network will be in A package of services and benefits will be
the hands of the ECPD Alumni Officer who offered to each alumni member. Examples of this
endeavours to build a strong, interactive package include:
relationship with the ECPD alumni in • Receiving the annual ECPD Alumni Members’
geographical and business-related areas. • Handbook which contains contact details for
the alumni network to help people stay in
Networking of the ECPD community will be
touch after graduation;
actively encouraged and promoted. The ECPD
• Invitations to the ECPD Speaker Events, a
Alumni Officer will be assisting in this by helping
program of high profile industry speakers
to organize reunions in the European area, as
who visit the ECPD to address the current
well as refresher courses. The Alumni Office
candidates, alumni and VIP guests;
provides practical support to other areas of
• Invitations to business lectures and updating
the ECPD team, including Admissions, External
seminars and conferences;
Relations and Career Development.
• Information about courses given by our own
Alumni members will be receiving the annual teaching staff;
Alumni magazine, whose aim is to keep our • Access to the ECPD facilities at special rates.
graduates in touch with news and developments
The ECPD is a life-long investment, which leads
in the ECPD and with alumni news and
to a mutually rewarding partnership. Current
achievements, as well as the latest research
ECPD candidates, members of staff and alumni
being conducted by the ECPD faculty members.
alike, share this sentiment.
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Career Matters!
We understand that the decision to enroll in 1. Addmission and Induction
an ECPD study program is often linked to a The ECPD offers a week-long Induction
strategic review of a person’s career and a drive Program for all new candidates in October. It
for career progression or career change. For this containssome sessions which are generic, such
reason, the ECPD organizes annual sessions as learning resources, study skills, etc.
where candidates can meet and talk with
potential employers. 2. Providing information
The ECPD works with candidates on a one-to- All candidates receive a copy of the ECPD
one basis, using a structured approach to career Student Handbook and the ECPD program. In
review. This involves reflection on a candidate’s addition, candidates can obtain information, both
career to date and a review of skills, strengths, through their Program and the ECPD Support
personality and values. Net. Information is also provided on the website
Workshops for groups of 10-12 candidates take and by e-mail.
place during the month of September. These
cover themes such as: Planning Your Career; 3. ECPD Support Net
Presenting Yourself Effectively; A CV that Works The ECPD Support Net is the ECPD’s main
for You; Networking Skills; and Preparing for platform in supporting learning. At registration,
Interviews. all candidates are provided with their own portal
Guest speaker events and themed career through which they can access information on
evenings occur throughout the year. their Program, individual modules and by e-mail.

The ECPD believes that academic and personal 5. Academic guidance and support
support contributes to the candidates’ personal
All candidates receive academic guidance and
and professional development. The following
support through their Program Tutor, who has
mechanisms are in place to support this:
the responsibility for explaining the operation of
the Program and giving guidance on progress.
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 Since 1983

The historic core and the present CBD,

where the ECPD Headquarters is located