What is an online master's degree in management with a specialization in emergency management?

An online master's degree in management with a specialization in emergency management is an online graduate degree that can provide you with advanced skills to protect people and infrastructure from natural and human-made threats. UMGC’s online master's degree in management with a specialization in emergency management is a 36-credit program that covers topics like resilience planning, preparedness, hazard risk and vulnerability assessments, crisis communication, and leadership. Graduates may be well-prepared for careers in hazard risk assessment, prevention, response, or strategy development.

How long does it take to get an online master's degree in management with a specialization in emergency management?

UMGC's online master's degree in management with a specialization in emergency management is a 36-credit program with courses offered year-round. Depending on how many credits you complete each term and the number of credits you may be able to transfer, you can expect to graduate in as little as two years. Plus, if you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with coursework in emergency management, you may be able to take advantage of an accelerated pathway that could reduce your coursework for this program by up to 6 credits, saving you time and money.

How much does an online master's degree in management with a specialization in emergency management cost?

UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The online master's degree in management with a specialization in emergency management follows the standard graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education more affordable.

What background do I need to get an online master's degree in management with a specialization in emergency management?

You don't need to have majored in a specific area to be successful in the online master's degree in management with a specialization in emergency management program at UMGC. However, we do recommend you have a recent background in finance or accounting, as well as statistics. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.

Online Emergency Management Master's Degree

DEGREE AT A GLANCE

36 credits
Transfer up to 12 credits
All courses available online
Select hybrid courses available

TUITION RATES

$534 per credit (in-state)
$659 per credit (out-of-state)
$480 per credit (military)
Other fees may apply

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Combine advanced leadership skills with leading-edge operational tactics in this program.

The online master’s in management specialization in emergency management at University of Maryland Global Campus will prepare you to plan and respond to natural and human-made disasters and emergencies in the United States. In this specialization, you’ll study the use of advanced technologies, emerging cyber and asymmetric threats, digital communication systems, global pandemic response and recovery, climate adaptation, continuity of operations, public and private partnerships, laws and policies, and ethical considerations in emergency management decision-making and planning. You’ll develop the practical skills needed for security risk assessments, strategic planning and prevention, staff coordination, deterrence, mitigation, protection, response, and operational recovery and design strategies and processes to secure individuals and critical infrastructure from natural and human-made threats.

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Total Credits Required: 36

Initial Requirement

(0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)

The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.

Core Courses

(6 Credits, MGMT 630)
(3 Credits, MGMT 640)
(3 Credits, MGMT 650)

Specialization Courses

(3 Credits, EMAN 600)
(3 Credits, EMAN 610)
(3 Credits, EMAN 620)
(3 Credits, HSMN 610)
(3 Credits, HSMN 630)
(3 Credits, EMAN 630)
(3 Credits, EMAN 670)

Capstone Course

(3 Credits, MGMT 670)

(6 Credits, MGMT 630) (or (3 Credits, MGMT 610)) must be taken within the first 6 credits.
- (3 Credits, MGMT 610) and (3 Credits, MGMT 615) may be taken instead of (6 Credits, MGMT 630).
(3 Credits, MGMT 640) should not be attempted simultaneously with (3 Credits, MGMT 650).
(3 Credits, EMAN 600) must be taken as one of the first two specialization courses.
(3 Credits, EMAN 670) must be taken in your last semester.
You must complete 24 credits of program coursework, including all core courses, before enrolling in (3 Credits, MGMT 670).

General Master's Degree Requirements

You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
Any transfer credits must have been earned within the above five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.
Please review the overall master’s degree requirements for additional considerations.

This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. This sequence incorporates course prerequisites and program requirements but does not list course alternatives that may be available. We recommend you take a maximum of 6 credits per term. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program.

Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.

Sequence	Course
1	(0 Credits, UCSP 615)
2	(6 Credits, MGMT 630)
3	(3 Credits, EMAN 600)
4	(3 Credits, MGMT 640)
5	(3 Credits, EMAN 610)
6	(3 Credits, MGMT 650)
7	(3 Credits, EMAN 620)
8	(3 Credits, HSMN 610)
9	(3 Credits, HSMN 630)
10	(3 Credits, EMAN 630)
11	(3 Credits, EMAN 670)
12	(3 Credits, MGMT 670)

Accelerated Pathway

If you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with coursework in emergency management, an accelerated pathway between UMGC's graduate and undergraduate degree programs in this field may allow you to reduce your total coursework for this program by up to 6 credits.

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023–2024 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Master’s Degree Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each master's degree webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all master’s degrees.

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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Understand Ethics

Evaluate ethical considerations when applying laws, regulations, policies, and quantitative analyses.

Achieve Strategic Goals

Use the principles of leadership and management, including building public and private partnerships.

Manage Crisis Communications

Use a strategic approach to developing public responses to emergency management situations.

Analyze Threats

Assess how cyber plans, strategies, policies, and initiatives are intended to defend against cyber attacks.

Utilize Technology

Use emerging technologies for protection, response, recovery, and disaster preparedness initiatives.

Study the Impact

Assess the impact analysis of threats and risks, including human and natural disasters.

Balance Your Goals & Responsibilities at UMGC

UMGC's online coursework and comprehensive student support allowed Linnhe M. (MS, Management: Emergency Management) to achieve her academic and career goals while balancing personal and professional responsibilities. Find out how Linnhe was able to find success.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you for work in hazard risk assessment, prevention, response, and strategy development to protect people, communities, and the built environment from natural or human-induced threats.

Management: Emergency Management

Master's Specialization

Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation

Master of Science

Homeland Security Management

Graduate Certificate

Industry Certification

This program is designed to help prepare you for the Certified Emergency Manager (CEM (R)) certification exam.

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Enrolling in my master's degree at UMGC has really been a force multiplier for both professional and personal goals that I've had.

Linnhe M., Millersville, PA MS in Emergency Management

Online Management Master's Degree

Emergency Management

Management: Emergency Management

DEGREE AT A GLANCE

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