Security and Disaster Management M.S.D.M.

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Minimum Requirements for Security and Disaster Management M.S.D.M.: 30 credits

Concentrations: Arctic Security, Business and Organizational Continuity, Climate Security, Cybersecurity, Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation, STEM, Strategic Leadership

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements.
Security and Disaster Management Program Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM F601Legal Aspects of Homeland Security and Emergency Management3
HSEM F603Disaster Management Policy3
HSEM/MBA F665Strategic Collaboration3
HSEM F690Security and Disaster Management3
Complete one of the following:3
HSEM F607
Vulnerability and Protection
HSEM F609
Human Security
Complete two HSEM F400 or F600-level electives not previously used to fulfill another undergraduate program requirement.6
Concentration
Complete one of the following: 19
Arctic Security
Business and Organizational Continuity
Climate Security
Cybersecurity
Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation
Strategic Leadership
STEM
Total Credits30
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More than one concentration may be earned for the degree; however, courses used in one concentration may not be used to meet requirements in another concentration.

Concentrations

Arctic Security

Credits
Arctic Security Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM F621Circumpolar Competition-Arctic Diplomacy and Defense3
HSEM F622Arctic Strategies and Operations3
HSEM F692Security and Disaster Management Seminar3
or HSEM/MBA F676 Innovation for Alaska and the Arctic
or ACNS/PS F652 International Relations of the North
Total Credits9

Business and Organizational Continuity

Credits
Business and Organizational Continuity Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM/MBA F646Business Continuity and Risk Assessment3
HSEM F653Organizational Continuity Planning3
Complete one of the following:3
HSEM/MBA F632
Project Management
HSEM/MBA F645
Crisis Management
HSEM/MBA F647
Business Continuity Audit
Total Credits9

Climate Security

Credits
Climate Security Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM F670Environmental Security3
HSEM F672Climate Catastrophes: A Case Study Approach3
HSEM F673Models and Scenarios for Disaster Risk Reduction3
Total Credits9

Cybersecurity

Credits
Cybersecurity Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM/MBA F641Information Assurance and Risk Assessment3
HSEM/MBA F648Perspectives in Addressing Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure3
HSEM/MBA F649Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities3
Total Credits9

Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation

Credits
Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Concentration Requirements
Complete three of the following:9
HSEM F434
All-hazards Risk Analysis
or HSEM F473
 Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change
HSEM F605
Community Planning in Emergency Management
HSEM F673
Models and Scenarios for Disaster Risk Reduction
NRM/CCS F656
Sustainable Livelihoods and Community Well-being
Total Credits9

STEM

This concentration may require some courses to be taken in residence.

Credits
STEM Concentration Requirements
Students will take three graduate-level courses in their approved STEM field. These courses must be approved by the MSDM advisor. 9
Total Credits9

Strategic Leadership

Credits
Strategic Leadership Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM/MBA F632Project Management3
HSEM/MBA F645Crisis Management3
HSEM/MBA F656Strategic Leadership3
Total Credits9
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Admission Requirements

Complete the following general university admission requirements for graduate programs.

  1. Submit an application for admission
  2. Submit official transcripts
  3. Official test results: GRE scores are not required for this program, but may be considered if submitted
  4. Submit resume/curriculum vitae
  5. Submit statement of academic goals
  6. Submit 3 letters of recommendation

International Students: Please consult UAF’s most recent application requirements regarding English language proficiency.

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 UAF, 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.
  • Students without a background in Homeland Security and Emergency Management will be required to take HSEM F301: Principles of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. This course will not count toward the M.S.D.M. program requirements.

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.

Arctic Security Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F603203
HSEM F607 or F609203HSEM F622223
HSEM F621223Program Elective3
 Program Elective3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM/MBA F665203 
HSEM F690203 
HSEM F692, F676, or ACNS F652223 
 9 
Total Credits 30

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Business and Organizational Continuity Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F603203
HSEM F607 or F609203HSEM F653223
HSEM/MBA F646223Program Elective3
 Program Elective3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM F632, F645, or F647223 
HSEM/MBA F665203 
HSEM F690203 
 9 
Total Credits 30

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Climate Security Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F603203
HSEM F607 or F609203HSEM F672223
HSEM F670223Program Elective3
 Program Elective3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM/MBA F665203 
HSEM F673223 
HSEM F690203 
 9 
Total Credits 30

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Cybersecurity Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F603203
HSEM F607 or F609203HSEM/MBA F648223
HSEM/MBA F641223Program Elective3
 Program Elective3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM/MBA F649223 
HSEM/MBA F665203 
HSEM F690203 
 9 
Total Credits 30

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F603203
HSEM F607 or F609203Program Elective3
Complete one of the following:223Program Elective3
Complete one of the following:223
 
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM/MBA F665203 
HSEM F690203 
Complete one of the following:223 
 
 
 
 
 9 
Total Credits 30

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

STEM Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F603203
HSEM F607 or F609203Concentration Course3
Concentration Course3Program Elective3
 Program Elective3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM/MBA F665203 
HSEM F690203 
Concentration Course3 
 9 
Total Credits 30

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Strategic Leadership Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F603203
HSEM F607 or F609203HSEM/MBA F645223
HSEM/MBA F632223Program Elective3
 Program Elective3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM/MBA F656223 
HSEM/MBA F665203 
HSEM F690203 
 9 
Total Credits 30

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Produce high-quality professional communications on technical issues/topics for internal and/or external audiences
  • Produce high-quality professional presentations using various modes of technology on technical issues/topics for internal and/or external audiences
  • Utilize the emergency management cycle and demonstrate knowledge in the basic principles of homeland security and their integration within the field
  • Recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments and draw appropriate conclusions