Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Disaster Management at Florida International University (FIU) provides students with the essential skills to plan for, respond to, and recover from diverse emergency scenarios. This programme addresses the complexities of natural and human-induced disasters affecting local, national, and international communities. Students benefit from a curriculum that bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application in the field of emergency preparedness.

Why Disaster Management at Florida International University (FIU)?

The programme is delivered through the Academy for International Disaster Preparedness, where students learn from a faculty of distinguished experts. These instructors include senior officials from the United Nations, FEMA, and the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance. The curriculum aligns with FEMA’s Higher Education Core Competencies, ensuring that the training meets rigorous professional standards. Additionally, students attending in-person sessions have the unique opportunity to earn coveted FEMA certifications in Incident Command and the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 9903 per semester
National fee: USD 9903 per semester
Local fee: USD 3084 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on core competencies in public health, leadership, and emergency response. Modules may include:

Disaster Management Ensuring Success & Avoiding Failure
Crisis Leadership in Disasters
Homeland Security and Disaster Management
Public Health
Disaster Response
Disaster Recovery
Disaster Preparedness
Incident Command Systems
Advanced Principles in DM

Careers with Disaster Management

Graduates are prepared for vital roles within emergency management agencies, non-governmental organisations, and private sector security firms. The programme is specifically designed to enhance the career prospects of existing practitioners seeking promotion or individuals looking to enter the field. By obtaining professional certifications alongside their degree, students gain a competitive edge for positions in disaster mitigation, recovery coordination, and homeland security at various levels of government and international administration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Disaster Management Ensuring Success & Avoiding Failure

Emerging Issues in Environmental Disaster Management

Crisis Leadership in Disasters

Community Participation in Homeland Security

Disaster by Design: Exercise Development for Homeland Security Professionals

Disaster Response

Risk & Vulnerability Assessment

Designing Communication Strategies

Terrorism & Homeland Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, 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.

English requirements

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General requirements

Take the SAT or ACT
$30 application fee
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Official high school transcripts (with translation if required)
Submit Exam Scores
Submit Residency Documentation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19806 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19806 USD / year

≈ 19806 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6168 USD / year

≈ 6168 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

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Credits

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