Master of Emergency Management and Community Resilience at Portland State University

    Master of Emergency Management and Community Resilience at Portland State University

    Master of Emergency Management and Community Resilience at Portland State University

    The Emergency Management and Community Resilience at Portland State University is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on September 26, 2027.

    About Master of Emergency Management and Community Resilience

      This master's in Emergency Management and Community Resilience is designed to equip leaders to build more resilient communities and systems while serving the world in this critical time of need. The Emergency Management and Community Resilience curriculum incorporates a multitude of fields, ranging from anthropology to urban planning to communication. The program's transdisciplinary nature pushes our students to examine issues from multiple perspectives and equips them with the skills and the knowledge to create a more resilient, just future. With a focus on critical assessment, we strive to identify equitable pathways for informed resilience work. Placing a premium on community engagement, sustainability, inclusion and equity, and applied learning, this is a program built to address the needs of all people.

    Among its distinctive features, our Emergency Management and Community Resilience master 's degree offers:

    • a two-year, 53-credit curriculum, thoughtfully designed by experts in anthropology, communication, geography, geology, public administration, urban planning, and other fields
    • the chance to study in an epicenter of urban and rural opportunity, surrounded by volcanoes, fault lines, forests, and the coast
    • energetic and approachable faculty experts, with ambitious research portfolios and diverse perspectives on resilience
    • more than 100 elective courses that allow students to tailor their degree to their interests

    Emergency Management and Community Resilience Master's Degree: Why

    Disciplines

    College of Urban & Public Affairs

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Emergency Management and Community Resilience at Portland State University

    Entry Requirements

    • Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
    • Certified translation of transcripts
    • Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Emergency Management and Community Resilience

      A skill-based program balanced with cutting-edge theoretical approaches, the Emergency Management and Community Resilience degree was created to train
    dedicated and compassionate professionals, who will go on to tackle the most daunting of problems, locally and globally. Our students graduate prepared with the applied and theoretical skills they need to step seamlessly into the careers of tomorrow-equipped to lead and ready to make a difference. We train our graduates to be leaders in the emerging fields of emergency and disaster management with multiple career pathways. We've created unparalleled opportunities for partnerships with organizations at the forefront of emergency management and community resilience.

    Below are examples of the types of partnerships we have formed:

    • local, state and federal agencies
    • sovereign Native American nations
    • nonprofits
    • international NGOs and agencies
    • universities
    • private companies

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Emergency Management and Community Resilience at Portland State University

    Application Fee 65

    How to Apply for Master of Emergency Management and Community Resilience at Portland State University

    • Complete the graduate application
    • Send the Graduate School’s Admissions office your official academic transcripts
    • Submit evidence of English language proficiency
    • Provide financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
    • Depending on the individual graduate program that you are applying for, additional department requirements may include:
      • Personal essay or statement of purpose
      • Letters of recommendation
      • Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE (not required by all programs)
      • Resume
      • Writing samples
      • Portfolio
    Master of Emergency Management and Community Resilience at Portland State University
    Portland State University
    Portland State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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