Background of major:

Emergency Technology and Management was established as an undergraduate major to address national strategic needs, meet the development requirements of the country's emergency management sector, and cultivate high-demand professionals. It aims to train senior applied specialists in the emergency field who are “technically competent, management-savvy, and skilled in coordination”. Building upon the provincial-level first-class undergraduate program in Safety Engineering at Wuhan Institute of Technology, the Emergency Technology and Management major integrates multidisciplinary knowledge from engineering, safety science, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, law, and management. Since its nationwide enrollment launch in 2022, the program has been dedicated to nurturing professionals who can address the needs of socio-economic development in emergency technology and management, as well as tackle complex issues in emergency technology, management, and other practical emergency management challenges.

Educational Objectives:

This major aims to cultivate well-rounded, high-level applied professionals with a strong sense of social responsibility. The graduates will achieve comprehensive development in morality, intellect, physique, aesthetics, and practical skills, while embodying emergency management literacy, an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, and robust practical capabilities. Meanwhile, the graduates will master fundamental theories in natural sciences alongside knowledge in emergency theory, technology, and management. Equipped with this expertise, they will be prepared to engage in research and development, analysis and design, management and evaluation, inspection and monitoring, education and training, emergency rescue, and accident handling in the fields such as public safety, mining, construction, chemical engineering, fire protection, machinery, and electric power. Furthermore, they will be capable of addressing complex practical problems in emergency technology and management. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to meet the demands of roles in emergency command, emergency management, emergency technology, and emergency response.

Core Courses:

Emergency Management; Emergency Rescue Technology; Emergency Plan Development and Drills; Emergency Rescue Equipment; Ventilation and Safety Engineering; Systems Engineering and Coordination; Introduction to Emergency Technology and Management; Fire and Explosion Protection Engineering; Emergency Risk Assessment; Disaster Prevention and Mitigation; Safety Systems Engineering; Psychology and Behavior in Emergency Rescue; Hazard Source Identification and Monitoring; Accident Investigation and Handling; Safety of Industrial Special Equipment; Disaster Monitoring and Early Warning Technology; Emergency Management Laws and Regulations; Emergency Decision-Making and Command; Information Technology in Emergency Management.