Overview

The interdisciplinary Emergency Management concentration at University of Memphis will address the following critical knowledge elements:

the physical and social dimensions of disasters through combining knowledge from various physical, social, and applied disciplines

the intersection of public policy to disaster risk, response, and mitigation

the intersection of the private, nonprofit, and governmental sectors and how this effects emergency preparedness, mitigation, and recovery

sustainable development, planning for and response to extreme events and change in our physical and human landscapes

communication dynamics and persuasive communication in emergencies.

Key Facts

Many upper-division (3000/4000-level) courses have prerequisites that must be met prior to being permitted to register for those courses. You are responsible for knowing and satisfying all course prerequisites. Some (not all) prerequisites are listed below. For specific information about courses and the prerequisites they may have, please view course descriptions at: Course Descriptions

Many courses also require permits from the department that teaches the course. For example, SWRK and CJUS courses will always need permits from those respective departments. College of Professional & Liberal Studies staff cannot issue permits for courses taught in other departments. ALL 3000/4000 level classes taught by the College of Business (ACCT, ECON, FIR, MGMT, MKTG) require a permit; students must request a permit online at: https://fcbeacad.memphis.edu/permits/

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Refugees and Humanitarianism
Administration and Management
Plan Sustainable Cities/Region
Organization and Management
Strategic Management
Terrorism Social/Legal Perspective
Environmental Hazards

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

Emergency & Disaster Management View 106 other Bachelors 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

Freshman admission is competitive and based upon a comprehensive review of the student’s academic record. The primary factors include the high school/secondary grade point average and demonstrated English proficiency.
All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student
Pay the non-refundable undergraduate application fee of $50
Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.
All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

25830 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 861 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

19950 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 665 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

14070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 469 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Memphis

955 - 1582 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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