One-Year Study in Crisis Management

Crisis Management Certificate

The University of Inland Norway offers an Årsstudium i krisehåndtering. This program awards a certificate or diploma. It is designed to be completed over 2 years. The instruction language is Norwegian (nob).

What You Will Study

This part-time program focuses on preparedness planning and crisis leadership. Students learn to manage national and international military and humanitarian operations. The study takes a social science perspective on crises. Key areas include organization, communication, and cooperation. Students gain knowledge about different crisis phases and their causes.

Admission and Schedule

The program is held at the Rena campus. It is a part-time, session-based study. Students attend four to five two-day sessions per semester. Each session takes place during weekdays. The program requires general university admission qualifications. Applications are due by April 15. The next start date is August 2026.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will have a solid foundation for roles in preparedness and crisis management. The qualification is relevant for positions in defense, police, and emergency services. It also applies to the health sector and private security companies. Municipal, county, and national emergency preparedness bodies are potential employers. The Årsstudium can also be a step towards a bachelor's degree.

The University of Inland Norway is located in Norway. It offers flexible education across six campuses. These campuses are Blæstad, Elverum, Evenstad, Hamar, Lillehammer, and Rena. The university also offers teaching in Kongsvinger and Tynset. It provides bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Shorter courses and year-long studies are also available. The university has a total of 15,257 students.

Research at the university is closely linked to its education programs. This ensures education is research-based. The university contributes new knowledge to important societal areas. It has a practical research profile. This supports knowledge-based working life and innovation. The university collaborates nationally and internationally. It offers English-language programs to attract international students. Many students also study abroad.

The University of Inland Norway is a key competence institution in its region. It actively collaborates with employers and society in Innlandet. The university is re-certified as a Miljøfyrtårn. This applies to the institution and all its study locations. It is known for hosting a prestigious research conference in leadership and business economics.