Overview

The Safety Management programme from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University equips students to excel as leaders, managers and practitioners in creating safer workplaces, ensuring employee wellness, conducting safety audits and managing industry hazards.

Why You Should Study this Degree

Safety management involves the proactive identification, assessment and mitigation of workplace hazards to safeguard the well-being of employees. It encompasses:

Development and strict enforcement of policies, procedures and initiatives preventing workplace accidents, injuries and illnesses.

Comprehensive training on safe work practices, routine inspections and compliance with safety regulations.

Objectives and Outcomes

As you study to become a safety professional, you will have the opportunity to:

Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, prevent and control hazards to better ensure safe workplaces and implement best practices.

Apply a broad educational background to influence and achieve the OSH goals and objectives of their employers.

Effectively communicate and collaborate within a diverse work environment.

Engage in professional development to demonstrate competency, ensure relevancy in knowledge and skills and maintain currency among changing industry trends.

Safety Management Career Opportunities

Embry‑Riddle graduates are set to enter the workforce with a placement rate of 100% within a year of graduation, in organizations such as:

Construction firms

Educational institutions

Insurance

Manufacturing

Mining

Oil/natural gas

Transportation

U.S. government

Graduate safety practitioners often secure roles as:

Accident Investigation Inspectors

Construction Managers

Environmental Management Directors

Facilities Managers

Federal and State OSHA Compliance Officers

Health and Safety Engineers

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist/Managers

Transportation Managers

Accreditation

The bachelor's degree in Safety Management is an approved Category I – AU-ABC Program and appears in the Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) for selection.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Compliance and Safety

Ergonomics

System Safety

Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology

Construction Safety

Fire Protection

System Safety Management

Loss Control & Insurance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Daytona Beach, United States

Disciplines

Risk Management Occupational Health and Safety View 66 other Bachelors in Occupational Health and Safety 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.

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General requirements

Application and Application Fee: $50 application fee

All International undergraduate applicants who have any educational experience outside the United States may be required to provide an official evaluation in English including the cumulative grade-point average. High school students are required to have a document-by-document evaluation

Students with university credit are also required to have a course-by-course evaluation. Students who have not taken college courses or who have taken less than 30 hours of college coursework must submit an official high school transcript from all high schools attended

Foreign credential evaluations are not needed for the following students: students who have attended an IB Program, students who have attended a high school with U.S. Regional Accreditation or students who have attended an American International School

All international students must provide a copy of his or her valid passport for immigration purposes

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

46266 USD / year

≈ 46266 USD / year
Out-of-State

44160 USD / year

≈ 44160 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44160 USD / year

≈ 44160 USD / year

Living costs

Daytona Beach

United States

900 - 1400 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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Overview

Why You Should Study this Degree

Objectives and Outcomes

Safety Management Career Opportunities

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Daytona Beach

Funding

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