Description

Executive Master’s in Occupational Safety & Health (EMOSH)

Strategic Leadership in Workplace Safety and Risk Management

 

1. Programme Overview

The Executive Master’s in Occupational Safety & Health is an advanced, professional programme tailored for senior managers, safety leaders, and executives responsible for organisational health, safety, and risk management.

This programme bridges strategic leadership, policy, and operational safety management, preparing professionals to lead safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of health and safety excellence at an organisational level.

 

2. Programme Purpose

The Executive Master’s is designed to:

• Develop senior-level decision-making and leadership capabilities in occupational safety and health.
• Equip professionals to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive safety management systems.
• Strengthen strategic risk management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance in workplace safety.
• Promote evidence-based, ethical, and sustainable safety practices across industries.

3. Target Participants

The programme is ideal for:

• Senior safety managers and directors
• Health, safety, and environmental (HSE) executives
• Risk and compliance managers
• Industrial relations and HR directors with safety responsibilities
• Government and regulatory safety officers
• Experienced occupational health professionals seeking strategic leadership roles

4. Entry Requirements

Designed for experienced professionals:

Academic Pathway

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in occupational safety, engineering, health sciences, or related fields

Experience-Based Pathway

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in safety, risk, or EHS leadership roles
• Evidence of supervisory, managerial, or strategic responsibilities

Additional Requirements for Experience-Based Pathway

• Statement of professional intent
• CV detailing relevant professional experience
• Commitment to complete assignments and research projects

5. Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Executive Master’s will be able to:

• Develop and lead strategic OSH and risk management programmes
• Analyse and evaluate organisational safety performance using global standards (ISO 45001, ILO Guidelines, OSHA, etc.)
• Integrate health and safety considerations into corporate governance and business strategy
• Apply advanced risk assessment, incident investigation, and emergency preparedness methods
• Influence organisational culture and drive safety leadership initiatives
• Develop evidence-based policies, audits, and compliance frameworks
• Conduct applied research to advance workplace safety practices

6. Programme Structure (Major Courses)

Course 1 — Strategic Leadership in Occupational Safety

• Executive safety leadership
• Organisational culture and behavioural safety
• Ethics and professional responsibility

Course 2 — Advanced Risk & Hazard Management

• Enterprise risk assessment and mitigation
• Safety analytics and KPI management
• Systemic hazard identification

Course 3 — Safety Management Systems (SMS) & Compliance

• ISO 45001 implementation
• Regulatory compliance frameworks
• Safety auditing and continuous improvement

Course 4 — Occupational Health & Environmental Safety

• Industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and wellbeing
• Environmental risk and sustainability considerations
• Health promotion at the organisational level

Course 5 — Crisis, Emergency & Disaster Management

• Corporate emergency response planning
• Incident command systems
• Business continuity and resilience

Course 6 — Research & Applied Project

• Strategic OSH research methods
• Applied organisational safety project
• Executive-level problem solving and reporting

 

7. Assessment Methods

• Strategic safety management project (capstone)
• Risk assessment and audit reports
• Case study analyses
• Policy and compliance documentation assignments
• Research dissertation or applied research project

 

8. Duration

• 12–24 months flexible, part-time study
• Designed to accommodate senior professionals
• Blended delivery: online, in-person workshops, and executive seminars

9. Certification

Graduates receive an:

Executive Master’s in Occupational Safety & Health (EMOSH)

• Recognised as a senior professional qualification in workplace safety and risk management
• Enhances leadership credibility and strategic decision-making capacity

10. Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for executive roles such as:

• Director of Safety / EHS Director
• Chief Risk Officer (CRO) with OSH oversight
• Senior Health & Safety Manager
• Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Executive
• Safety Consultant for multi-national corporations
• Government or regulatory safety leadership positions

11. Key Benefits

• Strategic and practical knowledge for senior professionals
• Leadership-focused curriculum combining theory and applied projects
• Recognition of prior experience for accelerated entry
• Prepares leaders for complex organisational safety and health challenges
• Enhances employability and positions graduates for top-tier executive roles