Master of Science in Human Security and Resilience

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Strengthen Resilience and Shape a Secure Future

Prepare to make a global impact with Embry-Riddle’s Master of Science in Human Security and Resilience — designed for recent graduates and working professionals ready to understand complex global challenges, address vulnerabilities and strengthen the capacity of communities, organizations and societies to adapt, recover and thrive.

An M.S. in Human Security and Resilience can prepare students for careers in fields such as resilience planning, climate adaptation, international development, humanitarian affairs, government policy, philanthropy and conflict resolution — all while offering the flexibility to fit their schedules.

Program Details

Offered at the Worldwide & Online Campus

Embry-Riddle’s Worldwide & Online Campus offers a purpose-driven Master of Science in Human Security and Resilience, a 30-credit, fully online graduate program designed for those committed to solving today’s toughest human-centered security issues.

This interdisciplinary program prepares you to tackle real-world challenges across economic, environmental, health, food, political and community security. Offered through the Department of Emergency, Disaster and Global Security Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences, the program equips you with the tools to drive innovative solutions for problems ranging from how communities prepare for severe climate-related disruptions to how airports and aviation systems can recover from complex infrastructure interruptions.

Learn from military officers, scholars and seasoned professionals with expertise in environmental security, international law and business, political science and more. You will develop the knowledge and critical thinking skills to analyze complex human security challenges and develop strategies that strengthen resilience, adaptation and long-term stability across communities and organizations worldwide.

The Master of Science in Human Security and Resilience (MSHSR) is accredited by the European Association for Higher Education Advancement (EAHEA). This accreditation recognizes the program's alignment with established European standards for academic quality and educational excellence. It also enables the program to award European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits for its courses, supporting the international recognition and transferability of students' academic achievements.

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30
Methods of Study
- Online
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Career Opportunities

As global challenges such as environmental degradation, disasters, conflict, displacement and public health threats continue to impact communities, professionals with advanced knowledge in human security and resilience are needed to help assess risks, support recovery efforts and build stronger, more adaptable systems for the future.

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What You’ll Learn

In this program, you’ll study human security and resilience through principles established by the United Nations. Coursework explores topics such as international conflict, cybersecurity, environmental security and international law.

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Example Careers

Example roles in this field include:

Fundraising Manager
Human Rights Analyst
Humanitarian Affairs Officer
International Development Officer
Policy Analyst
Risk and Resilience Specialist
Sustainability Manager

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Example Employers

Example employers in this field include:

Airbus
Department of Energy
Department of Homeland Security
FEMA
International Committee of the Red Cross
International Organization for Migration
World Bank
World Food Programme

Campus Spotlight

The evolving path to success at embry-riddle worldwide & online

Jacob Pritchard (’26, ’27) recently earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Homeland Security and Technical Management. He is majoring in Information Security and continuing through Embry‑Riddle’s accelerated pathway toward a Master of Science in Human Security and Resilience, reducing the time it takes to complete the degrees.

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