OpenFieldMaster of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security (MSEM)
Pioneering graduate program accredited by FEMA partners preparing executives in catastrophe risk modeling, crisis communication, infrastructure resilience, and hazard mitigation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree from accredited institution with minimum 2.70 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume outlining emergency services, disaster mitigation, or public safety experience
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Graduate assistantships ($9,600 USD/year stipend + full tuition waiver)
- Application fee
- $50 USD
- Tuition / joining costs
- $9,200 USD total annual tuition for in-state/assistantship recipients
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 15, 2027 (Summer/Fall 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Arkansas Tech University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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