The online emergency management degree is aimed at helping develop skills necessary for strategic management of the hazards risk communities face and promoting community resilience capacity building. The program helps develop knowledge and skills needed to lead communities facing an array of complex challenges.
A degree in emergency management leads to a range of rewarding careers in government and in the private and nonprofit sectors. The knowledge, skills and abilities developed through the program are applicable to numerous specializations for organizations in each of these sectors. According to O*NET, there is a bright outlook for emergency management directors. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of the student's first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants are required to submit:
Graduate application and application fee.
Official transcripts.
A professional resume.
A written statement, at least one page in length, that describes the applicant's educational and career goals and long-term professional development strategy.
Two academic or professional letters of recommendation.
Evidence of current employment in an organization in this field, or at least two years prior professional experience in this or a related field or a bachelor's degree in a related area.
Proof of English proficiency. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.