Welcome to DREM
We live in a world with a growing and urbanizing population. This means that communities across the globe are increasingly facing threats from both natural and manmade sources. It is not enough anymore to simply react to these threats. We need to proactively strengthen our communities so that they can adapt and are resilient to present and future challenges. At North Dakota State University, our Disaster Resilience and Emergency Management (DREM) program is dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to help our communities thrive in a hazardous world. Our comprehensive curriculum, experienced faculty, and professional development opportunities ensure that DREM graduates are well-prepared to lead in this critical field.
Program Highlights
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
We offer both undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for employment in the disaster resilience and emergency management field. There is an accelerated option allowing students to complete both degrees in five years.
Certificate Programs
We offer a certificate program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at both the undergraduate and graduate levels that can help both current and future disaster resilience/emergency management professionals improve their technical skillsets and increase their employability.
Professional Development
We connect students with opportunities for professional development throughout the course of their chosen program including experiential learning activities, research participation, conferences, trainings, networking events, alumni socials, and internships.
Career Support
We provide guidance on different career opportunities within the disaster resilience and emergency management field and help students to develop skills and strategies related to job searches, resume building, networking, and interviewing.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates get jobs.
Students graduating with our degree are in high demand, being employed in various sectors including government agencies at the local, state, and federal levels, hospitals, schools, universities, non-profit organizations, private industry, and international relief organizations. Careers in this field include emergency management director, disaster planner, disaster recovery coordinator, business continuity specialist, resilience officer, risk analyst, and humanitarian relief specialist, among others.
Schedule a Visit
We invite you to experience North Dakota State University firsthand! Visiting our campus is the best way to get a sense of our vibrant community, state-of-the-art facilities, and exceptional academic programs. Whether you are a prospective student, parent, or educator, we welcome you to explore all that NDSU has to offer.
Scheduling your visit to NDSU is easy. Choose a date and time that works best for you, and we'll take care of the rest. To ensure you have the best possible experience, we recommend booking your visit at least two weeks in advance.