Overview

The Emergency and Disaster Management - Fire Science Administration program of Saint Leo University is designed to deliver world-class training in the high-level leadership skills necessary to manage fire prevention, protection and safety services. Emergency and disaster management degree online students will also gain a deep understanding of the social, political and legal aspects of fire science management.

However, no matter where you are in your career now, as a graduate of our program you will have applicable skills and an impressive university credential. Your online master’s degree will be an important step forward in your career, moving you closer to your dream of a promotion to lieutenant, captain or battalion chief or becoming an arson investigator or fire marshal and more.

You’ll also attain a strong foundation in general emergency and disaster management topics such as:

Legal and regulatory aspects of emergency and disaster management

Organizational leadership theories and applications

Impact of terrorism on homeland security

Risk identification and assessment

Psychological aspects of catastrophic events

Hazard mitigation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Personnel Administration for the Fire and Emergency Services

Fire Service Organizational Dynamics

Fire-Related Human Behavior

Political Context of Fire & Emergency Services Administration

Legal & Regulatory Aspects in Critical Incident Management

Financial Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2024-05-08 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2024-08-29 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

Language

English

IELTS

5

Schedule an IELTS test!

PTE Academic

35

More about PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

45

Interested in an IELTS preparation course? Get started here

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Management Studies Emergency & Disaster Management View 77 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

5

Schedule an IELTS test!

PTE Academic

35

More about PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

45

Interested in an IELTS preparation course? Get started here

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit application form and $80 application fee.

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale, unless otherwise approved by the Director.

Statement of Professional Goals - If your Bachelor's degree in under a 3.0 cumulative GPA please complete an essay of 500 words.

Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions previously attended sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

12060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 670 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

12060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 670 USD per credit during 24 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Emergency and Disaster Management - Fire Science Administration.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About