Overview

The M.Sc. in Emergency and Threat Response Management at Rowan University is designed to address critical leadership gaps in national and international homeland security sectors. This advanced programme utilises a multi-hazard approach to equip students with the essential skills needed to manage complex disasters and build community resilience. Students gain a global perspective on crisis intervention while developing the interpersonal and technical expertise required for high-level roles in government and industry.

Why Emergency and Threat Response Management at Rowan University?

Choosing this programme means engaging with a curriculum that bridges the gap between academic theory and professional practice. Rowan University provides a robust learning environment at the Camden campus, focusing on contemporary issues such as civil unrest, terrorism, and disaster public health. The programme offers flexibility with both full-time and part-time tracks, alongside thesis and non-thesis options, allowing students to tailor their education to specific career goals in executive leadership or research.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 877 per credit
National fee: USD 877 per credit
Local fee: USD 877 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires the completion of 30 graduate semester hours. Modules may include:

Complex Organizational Theory in Emergency Services
Disaster Policy and Legal Environment
Research, Design, Statistics, and Program Evaluation
Public Budgeting and Finance for Emergency Managers
Advanced Emergency Management Exercise Design
Advanced Incident Command: Leadership and Ethics
Threat Assessment in Homeland Security
Emergency and Threat Response Management
Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response

Careers with Emergency and Threat Response Management

Graduates are prepared for senior leadership positions within local, regional, and national emergency management agencies. The programme develops the competencies necessary for careers in homeland security, disaster relief organisations, and private sector crisis management. Potential roles include emergency management directors, policy analysts, and safety coordinators, focusing on building resilient communities and managing responses to both natural and man-made threats.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Threat Assessment in Homeland Security
Advanced Incident Command: Leadership and Ethics
Public Budgeting and Finance for Emergency Managers
Research, Design, Statistics, and Program Evaluation in Emergency Management
Disaster Policy and Legal Environment in Emergency Management
Complex Organizational Theory in Emergency Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glassboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application Form
$65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
Current professional resume
Typewritten statement of professional objectives
Provide reasons for pursuing this program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career.
Two letters of recommendation
Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information which attests to applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26310 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26310 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

26310 USD / year

≈ 26310 USD / year

Living costs

Glassboro

United States

1014 - 2496 USD / month

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