Master of Science in
Human Security and Resilience

About the Master of Science in Human Security and Resilience

This program empowers students to address complex global challenges, emphasizing the importance of protecting populations and fostering long-term, sustainable solutions to enhance communities' resilience. Human security is an interdisciplinary field that considers protecting individuals and their ability to recover and adapt to internal and external shocks, ranging from disasters to socio-political conflicts. First defined by the United Nations Development Programme in 1994, the concept of human security goes beyond the traditional understanding of security, emphasizing the well-being of individuals across different dimensions, including health, economic development and environmental sustainability. The field of human security closely aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which emphasize building resilient communities and fostering sustainable development worldwide. Graduates of the Human Security and Resilience master's program are passionate about creating lasting solutions to prevent future crises and are committed to fostering a sustainable, secure world for future generations. 

Embry-Riddle’s graduate degree in Human Security and Resilience is an online program designed for working professionals who want to transition into careers that address these global challenges. Students benefit from being part of a cutting-edge program whose curriculum is designed to align with current events and security practices, policies, legal frameworks and solutions. 

Program Outcomes

You will have the opportunity to complete the following while pursuing human security and resilience studies: 

• Study human security and resilience based on principles put forth by the United Nations, understanding their role in promoting sustainable development and addressing global challenges. 
• Understand the driving factors behind global, regional and national trends that impact human development, diplomacy, sustainability and security. 
• Increase awareness of the challenges of recovery after disasters, focusing on strategies that foster sustainable and resilient communities that can withstand future shocks.   
• Examine the implications of working in a global environment, exploring how multinational collaboration fosters security, resilience and suitability across borders. 
• Conduct innovative research focusing on stressors that can disrupt daily life from local to global scales while developing sustainable solutions that foster resilience in homes, workplaces and communities. 

Through the interdisciplinary curriculum, students will:

• Evaluate human security by exploring its dimensions, such as health, environmental protection, human rights and economic stability, within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 
• Investigate the impact of digital communications on global security, exploring how local, national and global stakeholders manage and regulate new technologies to address emerging threats. 
• Understand the causes of large-scale political violence and examine effective strategies fostering peace, stability and sustainable development in conflict-affected communities. 
• Explore how global initiatives and frameworks, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals, foster sustainability on a global scale and help tackle human security challenges.  
• Evaluate sources of resilience across countries at different stages of development, identifying effective strategies for building resilient communities in the face of crises like disasters, economic instability and conflict. 
• Analyze how different stakeholders, including governments, regional and international organizations and the private sector, align their policies with international legal frameworks to address human security threats and promote sustainable solutions. 
• Independently conduct innovative research in human security and resilience, focusing on sustainable strategies that build resilience in the future of communities worldwide. 

Human Security and Resilience Career Opportunities

Careers and Employers

Embry-Riddle M.S. in Human Security and Resilience graduates often promote in the workforce with a placement rate of 100% within a year of graduation, with industry leaders such as:

• Department of Energy
• Department of Homeland Security
• FEMA
• United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
• United Nations
• U.S. Military
• U.S. Government Agencies

Online master's in human security graduates often secure roles such as:

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

Leadership Salary Information

Pursuing an M.S. in Human Security and Resilience from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University can lead to competitive salaries averaging $99,000 annually as of 2022.