Overview

Course Details

Learn fire behavior, suppression methods, protection, safety, and prevention with the Fire Science Management BSc at American Public University.

This dynamic fire science management degree emphasizes emergency and disaster management and response. Through your online studies, you gain in-depth knowledge of fire science and management, tactical fire operations, fire safety, firefighting leadership, and community fire issues.

Industry professionals helped shaped the curriculum to assist other fire service, public safety, and emergency management professionals seeking advanced education and leadership development.

APU’s Bachelor’s degree in fire science management program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress. It meets the academic requirements of the U.S. Fire Administration's Executive Fire Officer Program.

Key Facts

Analyze the current and historical strategies, practices, and policies that guide the modern field of fire science
Demonstrate the role of fire science personnel in leading, managing, and collaborating with colleagues, subordinates, constituents, and the community
Apply theory and practical methods to issues in fire science
Summarize the methods and resources needed to effectively manage fire services

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Emergency Planning

Emergency and Disaster Incident Command

Fire Behavior and Combustion

Fire Prevention

Fire Protection Systems

Community Risk Reduction for the Fire and Emergency Services

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Courses Start Monthly

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Charles Town, United States

Disciplines

Human Resource Management Emergency & Disaster Management View 129 other Bachelors in Human Resource 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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Other requirements

General requirements

All APU undergraduate programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED).
Please read all undergraduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
There is no fee to complete the APU admission application.

TOEFL iBT minimum scores required: 21 in Reading, 23 in Writing

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year
Out-of-State

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year

Additional Details

$250 with Preferred Military Rate
$315 with Veteran Grant

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