GAIA, a living planet. Solar System, Structure of the Earth, Tectonic Plates, Geologic time. Types of geodynamic hazards. Earthquakes. Description, classification, global distribution, prediction, early warning, impacts and measures. Volcanoes. Description, classification and monitoring methods. Geologic Mass Movements. Classification, causes and mechanisms, impacts and measures. Liquefaction. Description of phenomena, geoforms, causes and generation mechanisms, impact on built environment. Hydrogeological anomalies. Description of phenomena, causes and generation mechanisms,  impact on public health, measures. Marine Geodynamic Waves (tsunami). Causes and mechanisms, intensity scales. Case studies.

General issues about Technological and NaTech disasters. Implementation of the Seveso Directive and Risk Management in Greece. Technological and NaTech disasters occurred in Greece and the rest of the world. Effects of hazardous substances on humans. Zones of protective actions and emergency management
NaTech disaster management and response.

Emergency planning and disaster and crisis management. Current National Institutional Framework. Emergency plans per hazard on a national level. Emergency plans per hazard on a regional level. Emergency plans per hazard on a municipal level. Emergency planning for earthquake on a local level. Cascading disasters and crises - new challenges for Civil Protection.

Institutional and political system of the EU. Conceptualisation of security and the Security doctrines of the EU. Crisis Management at the EU. International Collaboration – United Nations

Stress and natural disasters. Post-traumatic stress disorder. Basic principles of communication. Message. Social influence. Incitement. Problem Solving. Decision making, negotiation. Leadership formation (psychological dimension).

The stages of negotiations. The complexity of the negotiations. The negotiation environment. Institutional restrictions. Classification of intentions and estimated results. Institutional procedures. Individual techniques. Teamwork. Risks and threats. 
Risk and threat management.

Disasters – Crises and vulnerability factors: Political, economic, natural, social, environmental. Definitions, types and characteristics of crises and disasters. Vulnerability, risks and resilience. Psychological and social effects of disasters and crises on individuals and communities. Effects of disasters and crises on social contexts and structures. Psychological effects on individuals and population sub-groups. Psychological reactions in cases of crises and disasters. Psychological first aid. Long-term psychological support. Preventive interventions. Community and individual preparedness. Psychoeducation Restoration and Recovery Procedures. Psychosocial interventions in the community. Mental health first aid and psychosocial interventions for individuals and population sub-groups.

Business continuity: definitions, requirements, implementation fields. Business Continuity Planning: promotion – review / update / training. The importance of the participation of all members / employees. Opportunities. Threats / hazards and risk
Risk assessment implementation fields. Risk assessment terminology. Risk assessment steps and approaches. Risk assessment tools and methodologies. The characteristic features of crisis and their effects on businesses. The individual phases and rules of disaster management planning. The basic principles of communication management of a disaster. The  establishment of a Crisis Management Committee. The implementation of the Turnaround Strategy. Determining an organization's recovery phase after dealing with a crisis/disaster. Case Studies.

Use of the computational model (ALOHA) to assess the effects of a Major Technological Accident. Use of a computational design model (MARPLOT) to visualize the effects of a Major Technological Accident on a map of the area. Definitions of the basic concepts of hazards, risks and crises. Principles of self-protection in the event of a Major Industrial Accident. Application of the cumulative rule when assessing hazardous substances in a facility. Environmental impact assessment due to technological or NaTech disaster.

Principles and basic concepts of crisis and disaster communication management. Tools and interactive procedures based on traditional mass media (organizing a Press Conference, on-camera statements, Press Releases, communication through specific actions etc.). Public and authorities’ demands, appropriate media coverage on disaster site, quantity, quality and type of information, collaboration with governmental authorities, volunteers and NGOs, probable consequences from bad news coverage. The role of appropriate technical means and equipment in natural disasters’ media coverage. Analysis of the role and appropriate use of social media in crisis and disaster management. Topics of citizen journalism in crisis and disaster management. Topics of ethics and freedom of speech in emergency communication management.

The concept of Remote Sensing and applications for the study of the Earth's surface. Physical background of Remote Sensing (electromagnetic spectrum and its interaction with matter, atmospheric scattering and absorption of electromagnetic radiation. Satellite types and their use for the study of the earth’s relief. Principles and applications of Satellite Meteorology. Principles and applications of Satellite Climatology. Databases, big data and Satellite Remote Sensing tools
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Laser Scanners for the study of smaller scale geological structures and relief. Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in natural and anthropogenic disasters. Modelling natural hazards – recognition of high vulnerability areas. Development of vulnerability and hazard maps. Mapping the effects of natural disasters. Field data collection using GIS applications

Introduction to sustainability. Environmental pressures earth faces as result from human exploitation of natural resources. Tragedy of commons. Defining the circular economy. Measuring sustainability. Life cycle assessment framework.

Master's thesis on a topic chosen from a list of suggested topics, or proposed for approval by the individual student.