Program Overview

Integrates diverse expertise and current research related to crisis, disaster, and risk management for persons engaged in or seeking professional careers in crisis, disaster, and emergency management in the public, private, and not for profit sectors. Produces innovative research, training, and education that enhances crisis and emergency management, risk management, contingency planning, emergency response, disaster recovery and business continuity, and organizational learning.

Area of Focus Committee

Dr. John R Harrald (Chair)

Dr. Joseph A Barbera

Dr. Jonathan P Deason

Dr. Frank Fiedrich

Dr. Shahram Sarkani

Dr. Johan R van Dorp

Doctor of Science

The program of study is individually tailored for each student and designed to provide the student with the capability to perform substantive research.

Masters of Science

The program of study consists of 12 graduate level courses totaling 36 credit hours. Three types of course requirements are included in the curriculum -- common course requirements, focus course requirements, and approved electives. Common course requirements are taken by all students in the EMSE Master's program. Focus course requirements are taken by all students within the area of focus. Approved elective requirements are courses that require the approval of the student's individual academic advisor. These courses are detailed below.

Common Course Requirements

EMSE 212	-	The Management of Technical Organizations
EMSE 260	-	Survey of Finance and Engineering Economics
EMSE 269	-	Elements of Problem Solving and Decision Making for Managers
EMSE 283	-	Systems Engineering 1

Focus Course Requirements

EMSE 232	-	Crisis and Emergency Management
EMSE 233	-	Information Technology in Crisis and Emergency Management
EMSE 234	-	Management of Risk and Vulnerability for Natural and Technological Hazards
EMSE 256	-	Information Management and Information Systems

Approved Electives

Total of four approved electives, at least two from the following list:

EMSE 218	-	Information Security
EMSE 230	-	Homeland Security: The National Challenge
EMSE 238	-	Issues in International Crisis and Emergency Management
EMSE 239	-	Health and Medical Issues in Emergency Management
EMSE 240	-	Management of Preparedness and Response to Mass Terrorism
EMSE 298	-	Directed Studies (Master's Level)
EMSE 332	-	Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery and Organizational Continuity
EMSE 333	-	Disaster Mitgation and Recovery
EMSE 334	-	Environmental Hazard Management
EMSE 292	-	Special topics: Managing Catastrophes
EMSE 292	-	Special topics: Weapons of Mass Destruction Threats and Issues
PPSY 205	-	Political Violence and Terrorism