MSc Crisis and Security Management: Governance of Crisis

This Master’s track in Governance of Crisis at Leiden University focuses on strategic crisis management, preparing students to analyze and address threats like natural disasters, system failures, and terrorist attacks. The programme emphasizes recognizing political, organizational, and societal interests in crisis governance, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Students will engage with interdisciplinary perspectives to understand how crises impact societal structures and values. The curriculum is designed for those interested in public policy, emergency management, and governance, offering a rigorous academic foundation in crisis-related fields. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in social sciences, policy studies, or related disciplines and a commitment to evidence-based crisis response strategies.

• Study the theoretical and practical aspects of strategic crisis management, including natural disasters, system failures, and terrorist attacks.
• Analyze political, organizational, and societal interests involved in crisis governance.
• Develop skills to recognize and address threats to societal structures and fundamental values.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research and case studies to understand crisis impacts and responses.
• Participate in discussions and projects focused on evidence-based crisis response strategies.
• Collaborate with peers and faculty to explore governance frameworks for managing societal crises.