Master of Science in
Human Security & Resilience

Human security and resilience are interdisciplinary approaches to understanding global affairs. These concepts focus on the security of populations (human security) and their ability to withstand and recover from a wide array of internal and external shocks (resilience), ranging from extreme weather to terrorism and armed conflict.

The concept of human security was first defined by the United Nations Development Programme in 1994. Graduates of the Human Security & Resilience master's degree program are often the type of people who care about the good of humanity and seek solutions to not only ensure safety after a catastrophe, but to help identify and prevent future incidences.

Embry-Riddle’s graduate degree in Human Security & Resilience is an online program designed for working professionals who want to transition into a career or a new role within the field.

Students benefit from being part of a cutting-edge program whose curriculum is designed to align with current events and security practice, policy, law, and solutions.

Human Security and Resilience Career Opportunities

Careers and Employers 

Embry-Riddle graduates are set to enter the workforce in top companies, including the United Nations, the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA and the U.S. Military, with a high placement rate of 100% within a year of graduation.

Graduates of the human security and resilience master's program often secure roles as: 

• Social and Community Service Managers
• Emergency Management Directors
• Regional Planners
• Program Management Specialists
• Operations Research Analysts
• Resilience Program Manager
• Human Rights Analyst
• Climate Program Officer

Human Security and Resilience Salary Information

Pursuing a Master of Human Security and Resilience from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provides graduate students with competitive salaries averaging $99,000 annually, one-year post-graduation, as of 2022.