Admission Requirements
You should apply three to four months before the semester in which you plan to enroll. At the latest, your application for graduate admission with all supporting documentation, transcripts, and test scores should be received six weeks prior to beginning classes.
The deadlines for admissions are:
- Fall semester: June 1st
- Spring semester: October 15th
- Summer semester: May 1st
Application Requirements
- Submit an application for admission
- Submit official transcripts
- Official test results: GRE scores are not required for this program, but may be considered if submitted
- Submit resume/curriculum vitae
- Submit statement of academic goals
- Submit 3 letters of recommendation
International Students: Please consult ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë’s most recent application requirements regarding .
Additional program admission requirements and information:
- The College of Business and Security Management is committed to reducing barriers to admission to support our population of learners at ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë, including first-generation students, military-affiliated learners, and Native and Indigenous students.
- Students with a GPA above 2.75 will be required to submit a score from the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Exam.
- Any students with a GPA lower then 2.75 will be required to submit scores from either the GRE or the GMAT.
Contact the Graduate Programs Coordinator, Angel Buchanan, to discuss your academic goals and program options.
For complete application instructions and the online application form, visit the ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë Admissions Page.
Prerequisites
Students without a background in homeland security or emergency management will be required to take before beginning the required MSDM coursework. HSEM F301 will not count toward the MSDM program requirements.
Students without a BSEM degree from ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë will be required to take prior to taking In this case, HSEM F412 may be counted as an elective in the MSDM program.

The online MSDM gives me the opportunity to expand my specialized knowledge and offer applicable expertise in the field, volunteering with my city’s Emergency Operations Center in regional training activities.
