Emergency Management
Students will take courses such as hazard analysis and management, collaboration and communication for disasters, and preparedness and risk mitigation.
Program overview
The Emergency Management concentration equips students with the knowledge and skills to prevent, plan for, respond to, and recover from disasters and complex crises. Students explore hazard analysis and management, strategies for collaboration and communication during crises, and approaches to preparedness and risk mitigation, building the capacity to lead effectively in high-stakes environments.
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Featured Courses
HBS 503: Administrative Law and Regulatory Policymaking
Legal foundations of the administrative state. Agency implementation of legislation through rulemaking, enforcement, and adjudication. Legislative oversight, executive control, and judicial review of agency actions.
HBS 535: Emergency Management
Existing policies and agencies in the area of emergency preparedness and response at the federal, state, and local levels. Emphasis on case studies of past incidents, emergencies, disasters, and catastrophes.
HBS 534: Public Organization, Theory, and Behavior
Examination of organizational theory and behavior with emphasis on implications for public management. Includes theories of decision-making, leadership, communications, and group dynamics.
I came into the Online MPA program with the goal of getting a degree to help check a box in order to obtain a job in emergency management. What I didn’t expect was to realize how unaware I was of the depth and responsibility involved in public administration. This program has pushed me to think critically, apply real world solutions to current events, and reflect more deeply on the role public servants play.
Armando Trevino
Class of 2026
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