Master in Emergency and Disaster Management
Location
New York, USA
Degree
Master of Public Administration.
Description
The Masters of Public Administration in Emergency and Disaster Management offers an advanced degree programme which covers the critical thinking and decision making skills necessary to support and supervise comprehensive, integrated or effective management in the event of natural, system-wide, or human-induced crises. To accommodate career-changes, as well as professionals working in the field, classes meet on Friday evenings and Saturday during the day.
Themes
Disasters, Cultures and communities, Economics of disaster and hazards, Disaster preparedness, Service delivery systems, Planning, Public health, Information Technology in Disaster Management, Terrorism, Government and disaster management.
Target audience
University students, Disaster management professionals.
Admission requirement
Official transcripts of undergraduate institution(s) attended (and graduate institutions if applicable). For International students, international transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES). If the student's GPA is lower than 3.2, Official score report of the Graduate Record Exam (G.R.E.) is recommended. Evidence of successful completion (C or better) of an undergraduate course in statistics. (Applicants missing this requirement will be required to take an undergraduate statistics course at MCNY alongside of their first semester’s coursework). Evidence that applicant has completed and passed two free FEMA classes (10 hours) which are self-paced and offered online. International students are required to provide their TOEFL scores. Further details can be obtained from admission section.
Frequency
Annual
Language
English
Scholarship
A series of scholarships are available. Information could be obtained through email at scholarships@metropolitan.edu or by visiting scholorship section of the homepage.
Tuition and cost
Please see the break-up of costs at the finance section of college homepage.
Deadline
Applications can be made at any time. The College accepts students on a rolling admission basis for the three terms per year. Semesters begin: Fall - immediately following Labour Day, Spring - the first week of January, Summer - late April/Early May.
Contact
Mr. Humphrey Crookendale, Dean School of Public Affairs & Administration, Metropolitan College of New York 431 Canal Street (between Varick and Hudson), New York, NY 10013, USA Tel: +1 212-343-1234 Fax: +1 212-343-7399