Emergency Management: Environmental Track, M.S.

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Masters of Science in Emergency Management

(39 credits)

NY State Program Code: 33971
HEGIS Code: 0599.00
CIP Code: 43.0302

This program will be migrating online, beginning with the introductory class in spring 2013.

The Master of Science in Emergency Management degree is a 39 credit program that culminates in an emergency management capstone research project and presentation. This degree program has been designed for working professionals who need to fit course work around their busy life and career responsibilities. Students study part time in the evenings and can complete the program in two calendar years by taking three courses a semester.

Students complete 30 core program credit requirements by completing required emergency management courses through University College and required management courses through the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business. Students then choose from one of three elective tracks: Environmental, Health or Government. Students then complete the program by preparing and presenting a comprehensive research paper in the summative Capstone course.

Requirements for the M.S in Emergency Management

Prerequisite Courses:

DSC (0207) 501 - Computer Applications Credits: 3
DSC (0207) 507 - Mathematics For Managers Credits: 3

Courses in the Major:

UEM (0616) 501 - Introduction to Emergency Management Credits: 3
UEM (0616) 503 - Health Management in Times of Disaster Credits: 3
UEM (0616) 504 - Organizational Planning and Response Credits: 3
UEM (0616) 530 - Business Continuity Planning Credits: 3
UEM (0616) 540 - Emergency Management Law Credits: 3
UEM (0616) 680 - Research in Emergency and Disaster Management Credits: 3
MGT (0210) 561 - Management Theory/ Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
MGT (0210) 666 - Leadership & Innovation In Complex Systems Credits: 3
DSC (0207) 573 - Management Information Systems Credits: 3
DSC (0207) 670 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3

Environmental Track

ENV (0125) 590 - Special Topics Credits: 3 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
ENV (0125) 590 - Special Topics
Credits: 3 Geohazards