OpenFieldMaster of Public Administration (MPA) in Emergency & Disaster Management
Accelerated one-year graduate degree based in Lower Manhattan, training emergency directors in crisis communication, disaster response logistics, critical infrastructure protection, and terrorism 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 with min. 2.7 GPA from an accredited institution
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal essay on emergency management motivation and resume
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- New York City First Responder and Emergency Manager tuition discounts up to $6,000
- Application fee
- $45
- Tuition / joining costs
- $950/credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Metropolitan College of New York documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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