Overview

The online Master of Science in Emergency Management (MS in EM) at the Adelphi University provides you with the practical broad-based knowledge and state-of-the-art training that emergency managers need to effectively lead in today’s increasingly complex, interdisciplinary emergency management environment.

Quick Facts:

Our cutting-edge curriculum offers advanced training in all-hazards planning, an approach that applies across disciplines and organizations. Courses are developed and taught by Adelphi University faculty members, many with front-line experience managing major planned and unplanned events including presidential visits, global meetings, terrorist attacks, health epidemics, aviation emergencies and natural disasters.
100 percent online, instructor-led courses enable you to advance your education without disrupting your career.

The state-of-the-art MS in EM curriculum teaches you how to manage disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery, and can be tailored to address your specific career goals.

You learn about the latest technology including the use of drones in disaster response.

You gain rich learning experiences and networking opportunities by studying with emergency management professionals from diverse areas including public service, military, emergency services and business.

You can earn an 18-credit Certificate in Emergency Management, which applies as credit toward your MS in EM.

No Flexible entrance requirements—no GRE required

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Emergency Management

Health Management in Times of Disaster

Organizational Planning and Response

Business Continuity Planning

Emergency Management Law

Research in Emergency and Disaster Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Garden City, United States

Disciplines

Emergency & Disaster Management View 78 other Masters 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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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application

Official transcripts for all schools attended. See below for more information.

Personal statement describing your interest in the online Master of Science in Emergency Management program (500 words maximum).

One letter of recommendation: This should either be from a faculty member who is familiar with your academic work, or from an individual who can discuss your work or relevant experience.

Professional résumé

$50 application fee

International Students whose native language is not English must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 80 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5. International students in this program are not eligible for an F-1 visa.

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

6270 USD / year

≈ 6270 USD / year
Out-of-State

6270 USD / year

≈ 6270 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6270 USD / year

≈ 6270 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Emergency Management.

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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