Postgraduation Military Security and Civil Protection: Response to Crisis, Emergency and War Situations

Lusófona University ¿ Porto University Centre, through the Civil Protection and Risk Analysis Group (RAGroup Portugal), is offering a postgraduate course in Military Security and Civil Protection, which addresses the risks and opportunities of the Digital Age as a key tool to support the management of crisis response, emergencies and war, aiming to equip professionals and students with skills in the integrated management of security, defence and civil protection, within a global context marked by hybrid threats, technological risks and cyber challenges. This is an academic course with a theoretical and practical component, focused on the study, analysis and application of the principles of security, national defence, civil protection and civil emergency planning.

Security and Information Professionals Emergency Medical Professionals Personnel from the Armed Forces and Security Forces Technicians from Municipal Civil Protection Services Personnel from the National Civil Protection Authority International Relations Technicians Healthcare Professionals Social Security Professionals Students in the field of Civil Protection Students in the field of Security and Information Students in the field of International Relations Students in the field of IT Others interested in the fields of military security, civil protection and civil emergency planning.

This course is not limited to the public sector; the need for digital and physical resilience has extended to the private and international sectors. 1. Public Sector and Government Bodies - Senior Civil Protection Officer: Municipal or district emergency planning. - Crisis Centre Liaison Officer: Coordination between military forces and civil authorities. - Information and Security Analyst: Working in intelligence and national strategy services. 2. Private Sector and Critical Infrastructure - Business Continuity Manager (BCM): Ensuring that banks, energy or telecommunications companies continue to operate following an attack or disaster. - Physical and Logical Security Consultant: Risk auditing for companies handling sensitive data or critical logistics. - Head of Security and Risk Prevention: Security management at ports, airports or refineries. 3. International Organisations and NGOs - Humanitarian Operations Manager: Leading support missions in conflict zones or devastated areas. - Consultant to International Organisations (UN, NATO, EU): Developing policies on resilience and cross-border cooperation.

The course combines theoretical sessions, thematic seminars, practical case studies, simulated exercises and group work, with a focus on the interface between the civil and military spheres. Active and collaborative learning methods will be used, including: - Face-to-face or hybrid classes with guest experts - Analysis of real-life scenarios and planning exercises - Use of digital simulation and crisis communication tools - Development of a final practical assignment (planning or case study) Assessment: Participation and performance in class activities, 10% Individual and group assignments, 30% Final written assessment, 30% Final project / crisis response plan, 30%