Disaster Management Degree

The degree track of Crisis, Emergency, and Disaster Management is a field of study emphasizing the application of the incident command model system and the development of effective responses to such events. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer disaster management degrees.

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Indiana Institute of Technology

Also known as Indiana Tech

1400 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN

Indiana Institute of Technology, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fort Wayne, IN, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Nearly 4,400 students enroll at Indiana Institute of Technology yearly.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Engineering
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Computer And Information Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common exam scores among students admitted to this school are within the range of 17 to 22 on the ACT, or 830 to 1050 on the SAT exam. An estimated 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Indiana Institute of Technology, with 20% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $26,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their costs. This school may provide financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The mascot for Indiana Tech is the "Warriors", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.indianatech.edu to see additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Emergency Management Directors

Description

Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).