**[Norwich University -- Master of Science in Business Continuity
Management Online]{.underline}**

Norwich University is launching the Master of Science in Business
Continuity Management online, the first master's degree in the United
States focused solely on business continuity.

The master's degree provides practitioners with the credentials to
advance into upper level positions within their organization, and
distinguish themselves within the field. It is also an excellent vehicle
for entry into the profession.

The MSBC degree provides a comprehensive, in-depth, and practical
understanding of all aspects of business continuity management. The
topics include plan development, emergency response, crisis management
and communications, risk management, organizational resiliency, IT
continuity, testing, implementation, and regulatory issues.

Because continuity of operations is as much needed in the public sphere
as the private, the MSBC program is appropriate for both public-sector
and private-sector continuity directors.

Students meld theory and practice by applying their learning to their
own place of business through the unique case study system. By analyzing
and improving the systems of their employer, students gain an
understanding of the practical application of theoretical concepts,
while their employer realizes an immediate return on its investment.

Students join cohorts of like-minded professionals in highly interactive
classrooms to share experiences, challenges, and solutions. Much of the
learning comes through constant, lively discussion with faculty and
fellow students, and networking with professionals across the field.

Classes will begin December 2008, and further information can be found
at:

[www.graduate.norwich.edu](http://www.graduate.norwich.edu/).

The Master of Science in Business Continuity Management is divided into
three six-month semesters, each consisting of two eleven-week, six
credit seminars. The topics covered in each seminar introduce you to the
most critical and relevant areas in business continuity management
today. The seminars are strategically sequenced to build context for
future seminars, and must be taken in the order presented. The program
culminates with a one-week residency and graduation ceremony at Norwich
University in June. There are four start dates per year - March, June,
September and December.

Semester 1:

Seminar 1: Foundations of Business Continuity Management

Seminar 2: Principles of Incident Management and Emergency Response

Semester 2:

Seminar 3: Developing the Resilient Organization

Seminar 4: Risk Management

Semester 3:

Seminar 5: Information Systems Continuity

Seminar 6: Implementation: Awareness Programs and Testing

Norwich University is accredited by the New England Association of
Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of
Higher Education.

For more information:

Contact: John Orlando, Ph.D.

Program Director

Norwich University

Office of Communications

158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663

Ph: (802) -485-2729

Fax: (802-485-2533

Email: <jorlando@norwich.edu>

Additional Information:
[www.graduate.norwich.edu](http://www.graduate.norwich.edu/)

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Update: 8/4/08