Master of Arts in Disaster/Emergency Management and National Security Program is a master's degree in Emergency & Disaster Management programme offered by Niagara University in Vaughan, Canada. The programme runs for 4 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 875 per credit (CAD 725 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Emergency & Disaster Management
Duration: 4 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 725 / credit
International tuition: CAD 875 / credit
Last checked September 2026 · Source: niagarau.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Arts in Disaster/Emergency Management and National Security at Niagara University in Ontario is a graduate program delivered at the university's Vaughan campus in the Greater Toronto Area, preparing professionals for leadership roles in emergency management, disaster response, business continuity, and national-security fields. Admission requires a baccalaureate degree with a minimum B average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale, roughly 73-77% depending on the grading scale). The program admits international students - Niagara University is a designated learning institution - and international applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores unless their prior education was completed in English. There is no application fee. Applications for the Fall intake, with classes beginning late August, are due in late July, and applications for the Winter intake, beginning mid-January, are due in early December. Tuition is charged per credit hour in Canadian dollars, with separate domestic and international rates published on the university's official tuition schedule.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or a B average; applicants below the threshold may still apply with relevant professional experience and industry certifications. International applicants whose degree was not taught in English at a Canadian or US institution must submit English proficiency scores: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT overall 100 (no section below 20) prior to 2026, or, under the university's stated 2026 revised scale, 5.5 (no section below 5.0), PTE Academic overall 60 (no component below Listening 50, Reading 55, Speaking 50, Writing 65), Duolingo 125 or higher (no subscore below 125), or Oxford ELLT 7. The application needs an online form, two reference letters, a personal statement of up to 250 words, and an updated resume.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall and Winter
Application Deadline:Fall intake (classes begin late August): late July. Winter intake (classes begin mid-January): early December.
