EMGM 309 — Emergency Operations and Business Continuity
3 Lecture Hours, 3 Credits Prerequisites: EMGM 201; A.S. in DPEM – CRJ, EMG Option This course addresses the issues involved in continuing organizational operations when businesses, schools, governments, non-profit organizations, etc. are faced with a catastrophic disaster. While it is estimated that nearly 43 percent of organizations impacted by disaster and crisis will never reopen and 51 percent will fall within two years, it is important to understand the underlying mechanisms that enhance a business’ opportunity to bounce back after a crisis. This course provides a step-by-step approach to the development of a comprehensive emergency management (disaster) plan for organizations. It applied to the manufacturing companies, corporate officers, retailers, utilities, government agencies, or any organizations where people work or gather. The course will provide the opportunity for students to gain exposure to empirical and authoritative data and research form specialist in the respected discipline areas. This course provides and analysis of the players involved; coordination with governmental emergency management; legal requirements, employee disaster awareness and preparedness; disaster mitigation, and response; business resumption considerations and public policy considerations and community outreach. Exercise Science/Fitness Management