BS - Emergency Management

Emergency management personnel, also known as disaster management personnel, are the ones who are responding to emergency situations. They also have the responsibility to rebuild society after the damages given by disasters. Students who wish to become part of a disaster management team should consider taking up a BS in Emergency Management. With this degree program, students will be able to acquire a proper knowledge on the Principles of Emergency Management, Environmental Management, and on Disaster Response and Recovery.

At Capella University, students will have the chance to complete the degree program online. The university aims to produce skilled and trained professionals who are ready to respond quickly and effectively to calls for relief. Students will learn general first aid and health care, as well as public budgeting and financing. Graduates will be able to enter government and private sectors as Emergency Managers, Emergency Operations Center Chief, Director of Security, Risk Management Expert, Emergency Preparedness Instructors, and Risk Management Experts.