About the Program
Master of Science in Engineering Management (Crisis, Emergency, and Risk Management)
The George Washington University Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, with support from the GWU Institute for Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Management, offers a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management with a specialization in Crisis, Emergency, and Risk Management.
This 36 credit hour graduate program is designed to deliver an interdisciplinary education for professionals who are currently working in, or aspiring to work in, crisis, disaster, and emergency management roles across public, private, and non profit sectors.
The program emphasizes systems thinking, risk analysis, and management decision making to prepare graduates for leadership roles in complex and high risk environments.
MEM Program Requirements
Applicants must hold an appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution and demonstrate a strong academic background with the capacity for productive work in the chosen field.
Admission requirements include:
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Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
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Strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 undergraduate credit hours
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GRE General Test scores required for most applicants
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GRE waiver available for SEAS undergraduate applicants and those applying through special cohort or contract programs
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Competitive applicants typically score above the 90th percentile in quantitative reasoning
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Evidence of academic readiness and professional potential
Class Profile
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GRE scores:
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Quantitative: 90th percentile
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Verbal: 50th percentile
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Total program fees: $45,012
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Class size: 62 students
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Program duration: 12 months
Application Deadline
Round 1
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Recommended application deadline: January 15, 2013
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Final decision: Rolling admissions