Miami,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Disaster Management in Orlando United States | Florida International University
Florida International University
|
Orlando United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
99,165
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
11 months
Florida International University (FIU) provides a 30-credit Master's program in Disaster Management through its Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work. This graduate program was created to address the increasing demand for advanced education in disaster preparedness and response. Leveraging expertise from FIU's top-ranked colleges and seasoned disaster professionals with global and domestic experience, the curriculum spans multiple disciplines to enhance the capabilities of current practitioners and newcomers to this dynamic field. The degree follows an intensive 11-month executive format, concluding with a hands-on field operations course where students participate in realistic disaster simulations. These exercises cover critical real-world challenges like rapid assessments, emergency shelter planning, sanitation solutions, security protocols, food distribution, and military coordination during crises.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A minimum 3.00 grade point average (GPA) in a completed undergraduate degree program
Official proof of degree. A notarized copy of the original diploma is required if the degree is not posted on the official transcript(s).
Two letters of recommendation (professional and/or academic letters/recommendations only, when separate letters are written they should be on letterhead and signed by the recommender)
A statement of purpose (750 words) describing the candidate's academic and professional background as well as career aspirations. The statement of purpose should also discuss how the Disaster Management program will benefit the candidate's professional aspirations.
Curriculum Vitae
Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and/or universities.
Foreign students must submit official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores and must have minimum scores: 550 Paper and Pencil, 213 Computer-based, 80 Internet-based. IELTS- 6.5
Official proof of degree. A notarized copy of the original diploma is required if the degree is not posted on the official transcript(s).
Two letters of recommendation (professional and/or academic letters/recommendations only, when separate letters are written they should be on letterhead and signed by the recommender)
A statement of purpose (750 words) describing the candidate's academic and professional background as well as career aspirations. The statement of purpose should also discuss how the Disaster Management program will benefit the candidate's professional aspirations.
Curriculum Vitae
Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and/or universities.
Foreign students must submit official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores and must have minimum scores: 550 Paper and Pencil, 213 Computer-based, 80 Internet-based. IELTS- 6.5
Tuition
USD
99,165