Master of Science in Business Continuity Management - Private Sector

The Norwich University Master of Science in Business Continuity Management Program was designed to develop leaders in the business continuity field. The curriculum was built on the understanding that business continuity is not only about planning for disaster; it requires the incorporation of risk management into all levels of an organization and the creation of a structure of resiliency that allows the organization to survive and thrive through any event. Through the creation and development of individual consultancy project, you will master the policies, procedures and structure of an organization-wide business continuity program, gaining expertise in both theory and practice.

In the private sector continuity track, focus is placed on business continuity foundations and principles of Incident Management and Emergency Response. This first half of the semester emphasizes the steps needed to develop a business continuity plan and a risk management program while the second half examines how to develop a plan for responding to a business disruption.