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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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-13 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-13 00:00:00 , International

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International applicants should apply at least 90 days prior the beginning of classes.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Risk Management Emergency & Disaster Management View 75 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

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General requirements

Official transcripts sent directly from all colleges and universities attended (bachelor’s degree is required) Official transcripts of any graduate courses attempted.
The statement of objectives is an important part of your application. You should give your reasons for wishing to do graduate work in the field you have chosen, incorporating your interests, your background, and your long-term professional goals.
Letters of Recommendation - Three Endorser’s Recommendations — two academic and one professional.
Resume - A current résumé outlining your past educational and work experiences.
GMAT/GRE Scores
Foreign Credential Evaluation
English Language Requirements

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Tuition Fee

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International

9672 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9672 USD per year during 12 months.
National

9672 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9672 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

9672 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9672 USD per year during 12 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.

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