Overview

The Emergency Services MSc degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduate program gives students advanced knowledge in parts of Emergency Services, Emergency Management, and Homeland Security. All three areas are components of disasters and large-scale emergency events.

With its emphasis on critical thinking, leadership skills and current research, this online Emergency Services degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is most appropriate for those who wish to extend their education beyond foundational fire and emergency services science, theory and practice.

Key facts:

This 33-hour online degree will prepare students for possible careers in fire and emergency services, disaster management, emergency management, education and research, public policy development, organization management, leadership, and terrorism response. Current research areas supported by this degree include: hazardous materials, suppression systems, risk and crisis planning, geographic issues, pre- and post-disaster mitigation, and emerging technologies.

Highlights of the curriculum include:

Communication in the context of emergency services.
Issues related to the reactions of emergency service personnel responding to serious crises.
Learning how to evaluate and communicate statistical data to decision-makers in the public sector.
Considerations and impacts of weather and climate in emergency management, planning, and services.
Ethical challenges, as they relate to the emergency services.
Risk management, crisis management, information management and assurance, and approaches for developing resilient critical infrastructures, strategies, and organizations.
Essentials of fire protection and prevention in the context of safety, health and environmental management.
Application of safety and health management principles to the management of complex technical industries.
Understanding of the project management profession.

Offered completely online, this program also allows you to network with fellow professionals from around the world, as well as skillful faculty members with years of practical experience.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crisis Emergency Risk Communication
Psychological Issues Among Emergency Service Personnel
Statistics in the Public Sector
Atmospheric Conditions in Emergency Services
Ethics in the Public Sector of Emergency Services
Capstone

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Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-10-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-13 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-02 00:00:00 , International

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International applicants must submit the application for admission 90 days prior to the term start date.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

Risk Management Emergency & Disaster Management View 78 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in United States

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General requirements

Official transcript(s) from the accredited degree conferring institution(s) and transcripts reflecting graduate level coursework.
Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Math, OR an ABET accredited (EAC) Engineering degree; exceptions to this will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
EXCEPTIONS: Applicants who fail to satisfy the guidelines for full admission may be considered for conditional admission under circumstances determined by the Admissions Office or Program Chair. Applicants will be required to submit the following documentation in addition to official transcripts:
Resume outlining work experience, education, relevant activities or awards
Statement of Objective, to include:
A description of the applicant's reasons for wishing to do graduate work in the field chosen.
A description of the applicant's interests and background.

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Tuition Fees

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10416 USD / year

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10416 USD / year

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10416 USD / year

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Funding

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