Bachelor of Environmental Health and Safety (Blended) - VELEUČILIŠTE STUDIJA SIGURNOSTI (VSS)

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Bachelor of Environmental Health and Safety

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Bachelor of Environmental Health and Safety (Blended) is a 3-year (6 semesters) program, which brings 180 ECTS credits. This is the first level of the Bologna higher education. College of Occupational Safety and Health is an accredited higher education institution in the Republic of Croatia. After completing the master’s program you will get an accredited degree fully recognized

Blended program is a combination of campus/onsite program (taking place in Zagreb, Croatia)and online courses that we offer through our state-of-the-art platform.

You are very flexible in choosing whether to to attend physical, campus based program and take a course or go online and complete the same course.

We believe that this combination can be a perfect formula for working professionals in meeting their busy agenda and schedules.

This unique program is developed to provide you with high quality education that will award you with the title: Bachelor of Occupational Safety and Health.

Areas of specialization are: occupational safety, fire protection and environmental protection

3-year study

YEAR 1

60 ECTS

YEAR 2

60 ECTS

YEAR 3

60 ECTS

This unique Bachelor’s program offers an opportunity to study the field of integral and corporate security. After the three-year study program, the student is qualified for working independently in managing work in the occupational safety field as an occupational safety expert as well as an expert in fire protection in legal entities and professional services in order to perform fire duty and conduct preventive fire protection.

The College of Occupational Safety and Health guarantees quality education.

General

Overview

Duration: 3 years
Language: English
Credits: 180 ECTS
Location: Zagreb + Online (Blended)

Program Details

Bachelor of Environmental Health and Safety is a 3-year (6 semesters) program, which brings 180 ECTS credits. This is the first level of the Bologna higher education. This program will award you with the title: Bachelor of Environmental Health and Safety.

The Bachelor program will be completed with the submission of a final thesis. Students who complete their study will receive a certificate and supplement- supplementary document indicating the study in Croatian and English with information on the student, acquired title, level of qualification, way of studying, success in study and acquired competencies

Teaching Methodology

The practical importance and applicability of the curriculum are the key importance in the Bachelor program. The program content covers a range of relevant topics in the safety field.

During the study you will gain access to practical projects and you will be able to acquire knowledge and skills within the curriculum that you will implement to real-life situations.

Career Opportunities

The position of a safety expert is very promising. Employers are obliged by the Law of Occupational Safety to employ an occupational safety specialist if they employ more than 50 workers.

Depending on the fire and explosion hazard assessment, there are similar requirements for hiring fire protection professionals.

Security experts are also employed in insurance and reinsurance companies, security companies, state administration, State Inspectorate, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Defense, on matters of physical and technical protection, civil protection, firefighting units, companies offering goods and services for the protection of persons and property, etc

Competences

After three years of professional safety studies, the student is qualified for independently managing occupational safety as a safety expert.

In relation to the work complexity of security experts who complete a three-year study and achieve 180 ECTS credits, there are certain tasks that include:

development of various norms that are necessary for safety operations
development of time plans and programs based on risk assessment
scheduling jobs to executors and checking execution
checking the quality of performed operations
identification of possible hazards to safety at work and introduction of safety measures and procedures
related jobs
supervision of other associates

For working in a teaching position as a professional teacher of occupational safety or fire protection, for which 180 ECTS credits are obtained, jobs include:

planning of educational contents for practical teaching
development of an implementation plan and program of practical teaching
preparation of practical teaching based on implementation plans and programs
checking and assessing the achieved practical knowledge and skills of students
keeping class records and administration
related jobs
supervision of other associates

Excellent Knowledge

In-depth knowledge on trending topics in integral and corporate security.

Global Perspective

You will receive strategic understanding in the field of safety.

Flexibility

Flex MBA fits with working professionals’ busy schedule by providing a flexible study structure.

The program is designed to educate and prepare students for the job market and to become experts in the field of security. The program will also provide you with the latest knowledge at the management and leadership level.

In general, this program brings the following aspects to your career development:

Strengthen your technical and leadership skills
Build lasting connections and a powerful network of business professionals
Provide practical orientation on theoretical foundations
Gain a holistic and strategic understanding of security
Apply innovative and creative thinking
Discover new technical and industrial trends
Gain a new way of thinking

OUR STUDENTS

Who are the students at College of Occupational Safety and Health?

INDUSTRIES IN WHICH OUR ALUMNI WORK

Average Age28 Years
AlumniMore than 4.000 students
Employability Almost 95% of our students find a job immediately after graduation

AVERAGE AGE

28

YEARS

ALUMNI

>4.000

STUDENTS

GLOBAL

72

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Overview

Tuition Fees

Admissions

Curriculum

Bachelor Environmental Health and Safety

Our Bachelor Environmental Health and Safety Blended program is easily compatible with your professional life. Blended program is a combination of campus/onsite lectures (taking place in Zagreb, Croatia)and online lectures that we offer through our state-of-the-art platform.

You are very flexible in choosing whether to to attend physical, campus based program and take a course or go online and complete the same course.

We believe that this combination can be a perfect formula for working professionals in meeting their busy agenda and schedules.

Through our core courses we attach high importance to practical relevance and direct applicability.

The Bachelor Environmental Health and Safety program is offered in English and Croatian, brings 180 ECTS credits with the duration of 3 years and is delivered on campus in Zagreb or online. The program is organized into Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3.

All of the lectures follow high standards and are delivered by us through our state of the art online technology. Our professors will keep you engaged, motivated and will provide high quality teaching experience in order to leverage your professional development and advance your career.

Tuition Fees

The total tuition fees for the Bachelor Environmental Health and Safety :

Year 1: 3.200 EUR
Year 2: 3.200 EUR
Year 3: 3.200 EUR

The total price is 9.600 EUR*

* The price is the total price you pay for all of the courses. There are no other hidden costs.

Admissions

Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3 Award/Diploma or at the level of GCE/GCSE or any equivalent qualification
English requirements: If a candidate is not from a majority English-speaking country, then an evidence of English language competency is required.
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Curriculum

The Bachelor Environmental Health and Safety curriculum is a 3 years program, composed of core courses. The program is fully run on campus or online.

The program curriculum can be found HERE.

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Student Testimonials

I chose to study because it gives me flexibility to combine online and onsite learning.

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GUSTAV LINDÉUS
The thing I like the most is definitely the possibility to organize studying time on my own, as well as the deadlines for all the projects. The whole program is very approachable and easy to follow.

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FRANCIS OKOH
School truly offers high quality education. The course material allows you to apply academic theory to real-world examples from the global business world in an easy manner.

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JELENA PENAVA
I am quite impressed with the program, most importantly the quality of the education and the professors. It has been wonderful and I would recommend the program. I also gained and increased my productivity as a manager

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INES BORCIC
I chose this program as an excellent continuation of my education and combining my professional knowledge with theory and practice of the lectures. Program allows flexibility with my personal life and professional life as well as achieving my goals.

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EMMANUEL ENUBUOGIDI

FAQ

1. How are courses delivered?

All the courses are delivered on campus in Zagreb.

2. Can I take some courses online?

Yes, you have the option to take some courses online through our top-notch online learning system.

3. Why should I choose this BBA Online program

VSS made a great effort to design the entire program in such a way that it facilitates the learning process. We place high importance on the learning method, which combines the latest learning technology with great content that will motivate you to learn more efficiently and productively.

4. Can I finish earlier than 3 years?

Yes, it all depends on your motivation to succeed. The entire program duration is 3 years, however it can be completed in less time, which depends on your motivation and time availability.

5. Who is assessing my exams?

SSBM is assessing year 1, year 2 and year 3 courses. The quality is assured by EduQua. EduQua is an accreditation body recognized and supported by the Swiss Confederate Government; it’s the first quality certification for public and private educational institutions in Switzerland. EduQua is the premier quality assurance body accreditation scheme for continuing education. The Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK) endorses eduQua as an officially recognized quality assurance scheme.

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