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    Master of Science in Threat and Response Management

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    Chicago, USMSHybrid2 years
    $82,400.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Cohort
    students

    Master of Science in Threat and Response Management at University of Chicago is a 2-year, hybrid MS program based in Chicago, US. Tuition is $82,400.

    About the program

    Part-time program blending theory and practice in emergency management for professionals such as first responders and risk managers. Covers core courses, electives, capstone projects, and optional concentrations in cyber risk management, climate and environmental security, or national security.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE scores are optional. If you have taken the GRE exam within the last five years and wish to have your scores considered, scores can be submitted
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores (if required): Click here to learn more about the English language requirements. [links to https://grad.uchicago.edu/admissions/apply/english-language-requirements/ ] (BSD: 100 total, with no less than 26 in Reading, Writing, and Listening, and no less than 22 in Speaking)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores (if required): Click here to learn more about the English language requirements. [links to https://grad.uchicago.edu/admissions/apply/english-language-requirements/ ] (BSD: 7.0 overall, no less than 7.0 on each section)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Threat and Response Management at University of Chicago cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Threat and Response Management at University of Chicago is $82,400.
    Is Master of Science in Threat and Response Management at University of Chicago online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Threat and Response Management at University of Chicago is offered hybrid.
    How long does Master of Science in Threat and Response Management at University of Chicago take to complete?
    Master of Science in Threat and Response Management at University of Chicago is structured around 2 years.
    How large is the Master of Science in Threat and Response Management at University of Chicago cohort?
    Master of Science in Threat and Response Management at University of Chicago typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Science in Threat and Response Management at University of Chicago?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Science in Threat and Response Management at University of Chicago: 12 months OPT (US)