Executive Master's in Humanitarian Crisis & Emergency Management

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As we approach midcentury, one of the world's greatest challenges will be the forced migration of human populations as a result of climate change, political forces, or economic hardship. It's a human problem that requires a human solution. The potential to do good is great.

The Georgetown Executive Master’s in Humanitarian Crisis & Emergency Management program develops leaders who are dedicated and trained to handle the complex landscape of disaster management on the local, national, and international scale. With proven depth and breadth across the field, we teach response, recovery, and mitigation with a special focus on emergency preparedness.

Intended for experienced professionals, our 12-month cohort-based executive program focuses on topics such as natural disaster recovery, strategic leadership, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, global health and pandemics, and humanitarian crisis management. You’ll complete five residencies (three in person and two online) as you gain hands-on experience dealing with the humanitarian and emergency management challenges affecting society worldwide.

In between residencies, you’ll learn through a combination of real-time lectures, online coursework, and group discussions. All synchronous class meetings are entirely virtual, so you can complete your studies from the comfort of your home or office.

Capitalizing on Georgetown’s expansive global network, our program offers access to some of the field’s leading experts, organizations, and facilities. You’ll engage with a faculty of seasoned academics and practitioners while mastering the cutting-edge tools, technologies, and practices that empower you to perform at a high level in this complex and demanding field.

The importance of cultivating advanced Humanitarian Crisis & Emergency Management practitioners is no longer a want, it is a global imperative. You’ll leave the program primed to generate professional recommendations for disaster prevention and future crisis management.

*Tuition rates for each term are published annually, typically in February. Total tuition listed here reflects Fall semester of entry.