Environmental, Safety & Risk Management, BS (43-674) (120 hours)

Major, Bachelor of Science Degree

Online BS degree completion program specifically designed for transfer students. Designed to assist individuals with associates degrees earn a BS degree in a highly competitive career field. Designed to maximize use of credit hours earned in an associate’s degree to accelerate time to graduation and reduce cost.

A graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental, Safety & Risk Management will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

• Collect, analyze and interpret relevant data to reduce the risk profile of an organization.
• Interpret OSH performance measurements for effectiveness and continual improvement.
• Demonstrate the development and delivery of effective training by employing various methods.
• Communicate the risks and explain the business importance of responsible business practices to interested parties.
• Apply appropriate risk management techniques.
• Integrate the concepts of risk identification, risk analysis, risk evaluation, risk treatment, and responsible business practices.
• Integrate financial and non-financial justifications into the development of policies, procedures, and systems that align with organizational strategic plans.
• Gather and apply credible information & technology to communicate, manage knowledge, prevent or mitigate risk and support decision-making.
• Explain the role and importance of leadership in a risk management context.
• Describe and distinguish legal, moral, and sustainability principles relevant to OSH profession.