The degree supports advancement opportunities for career professionals in a broad range of discipline areas as well as appealing to students seeking careers in emergency management in both the private and public sectors.

The curriculum in the EAM degree is based on the following core competencies for emergency managers:

  • Understanding of Comprehensive Emergency Management
  • Management Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership and Decision Making Skills?
  • Technical Skills, Systems and Standards
  • Coordination Skills within Legal and Political Contexts
  • Understanding of Ethical and Social Contexts
  • Understanding of Emergency Management Theory, Practical Application, and Research