Overview

This Emergency Management degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University also provides a solid background in emergency management administration, planning and disaster management, with a specific focus on leadership techniques.

The Emergency Management degree places emphasis on the National Response Framework (NRF) and the Incident Command System (ICS) while instructing students to adopt a whole-community approach to ensure resilience and preparedness for disaster response.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Describe the all-hazards and whole-community approach to comprehensive emergency management.

Illustrate the application of emergency management principles and procedures to the National Preparedness Cycle with a focus on response and recovery.

Explain the administrative and technical requirements for disaster response and emergency management.

Conduct risk-based planning for emergency management and disaster response.

Identify the components of the National Response Framework (NRF), the Incident Command System (ICS) and the Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) process.

Practice leadership in multi-stakeholder disaster management.

Careers and Employers

Embry‑Riddle graduates are set to enter the workforce at employers such as:

Airport management authorities

American Red Cross

U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Federal Emergency Management Agency

Local and state Divisions of Emergency Management

Emergency Management students often secure roles as:

Airport Emergency Managers

Directors of Emergency Managment

Disaster Response Specialists

Emergency Management Coordinators

Emergency Services Managers

Risk Representatives

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Infrastructure Security, Resilience, and Risk Analysis

Community Risk Reduction for the Fire and Emergency Services

Emergency Management and Contingency Planning

Strategic Planning and Decision Making in Homeland Security

Exercise Design and Evaluation in Homeland Security

Managerial Issues in Hazardous Materials

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Worldwide & Online Campus:

Online degree programmes feature multiple start dates throughout the year.

International applicants must submit the application for admission 90 days prior to the term start date.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Daytona Beach, United States

Disciplines

Emergency & Disaster Management View 55 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

All applicants that completed their education in the United States are required to provide official transcripts from each institution attended.

A foreign credential evaluation may be required for applicants who have attended school outside the United States.
Educational systems differ from country to country. A foreign credential evaluation will provide a comparison of a country’s education system to that of the United States system.
All International undergraduate applicants who have any educational experience outside the United States may be required to provide an official evaluation in English. The evaluation must include U.S. degree equivalency, cumulative GPA, and a copy of the foreign transcript.
High school applicants may be required to have a document-by-document evaluation.
For undergraduate applicants, submitting SAT or ACT scores is strongly recommended for admission, and required to be considered for a potential merit scholarship.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12528 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12528 USD / year

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In-State

12528 USD / year

≈ 12528 USD / year

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