MS Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Prepare to Avert and Manage U.S. Disasters

In the Master of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security program at the University at Albany, you will learn how to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against crises. The degree encompasses the fundamental principles of emergency management and homeland security: identifying stakeholders, studying past incidents and research, evaluating governance and ethics, and designing appropriate solutions.

The program provides a core curriculum in both disciplines while offering you multiple options for specialization. Unique opportunities to demonstrate expertise through independent research or applied projects will secure you a competitive advantage for roles in consulting, analysis, business continuity, nongovernmental and governmental organizations, and higher education.

These customizable learning pathways combined with options to complete the degree on campus or online or through synchronous, simulcast course lectures offer a truly flexible educational experience to meet your professional development and career goals.