Overview

The online Master of Science in Emergency Management (MS in EM) at the Adelphi University provides you with the practical broad-based knowledge and state-of-the-art training that emergency managers need to effectively lead in today’s increasingly complex, interdisciplinary emergency management environment.

Quick Facts:

Our cutting-edge curriculum offers advanced training in all-hazards planning, an approach that applies across disciplines and organizations. Courses are developed and taught by Adelphi University faculty members, many with front-line experience managing major planned and unplanned events including presidential visits, global meetings, terrorist attacks, health epidemics, aviation emergencies and natural disasters.
100 percent online, instructor-led courses enable you to advance your education without disrupting your career.

The state-of-the-art MS in EM curriculum teaches you how to manage disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery, and can be tailored to address your specific career goals.

You learn about the latest technology including the use of drones in disaster response.

You gain rich learning experiences and networking opportunities by studying with emergency management professionals from diverse areas including public service, military, emergency services and business.

You can earn an 18-credit Certificate in Emergency Management, which applies as credit toward your MS in EM.

No Flexible entrance requirements—no GRE required

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Emergency Management

Health Management in Times of Disaster

Organizational Planning and Response

Business Continuity Planning

Emergency Management Law

Research in Emergency and Disaster Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-27 00:00:00

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More details

Although there is no deadline to apply, students are encouraged to submit all documents at least two weeks prior to the term they would like to start.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Garden City, United States

Disciplines

Emergency & Disaster Management View 71 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application

Official transcripts for all schools attended. See below for more information.

Personal statement describing your interest in the online Master of Science in Emergency Management program (500 words maximum).

One letter of recommendation: This should either be from a faculty member who is familiar with your academic work, or from an individual who can discuss your work or relevant experience.

Professional résumé

$50 application fee

International Students whose native language is not English must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 80 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5. International students in this program are not eligible for an F-1 visa.

Tuition Fee

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International

11418 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28545 USD for the full programme during 30 months.
National

11418 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28545 USD for the full programme during 30 months.
In-State

11418 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28545 USD for the full programme during 30 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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