Online Master of Public Safety Leadership and Administration – Executive Fire Administration
Advance your skills in emergency management and planning with a Master of Public Safety Leadership and Administration with a concentration in executive fire administration. In this program, you’ll learn how to manage the budget and personnel within your fire services department, as well as how public policy can reduce risk for entire communities.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 11
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 33
What will I learn in an executive fire administration master’s program concentration?
Will my diploma say 'online'?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Executive fire administration degree concentration courses
As part of this master’s program, you’ll take courses covering a variety of topics, from organization behavior to public policy and finance. You’ll also complete courses within the executive fire administration concentration. This program culminates with a capstone course, in which you’ll complete an applied project of your choosing.
What can I do with a fire administration degree concentration?
Graduates with a master’s in public safety leadership and administration with a concentration in executive fire administration degree are well-equipped to drive innovation from the upper levels of fire service in federal, state and local fire departments and emergency management agencies. Potential careers for graduates include, but aren’t limited to:
Join leaders in fire management and public safety
The impressive faculty in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions inspire the next generation of public service leaders through real-world solutions to issues in areas such as child welfare, safety, city management, human trafficking and water scarcity. Faculty highlights include:
- Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
- Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
- Member of the National Academy of Public Administration.
- Fellow of the American Society of Criminology.
Join leaders in fire management and public safety
The impressive faculty in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions inspire the next generation of public service leaders through real-world solutions to issues in areas such as child welfare, safety, city management, human trafficking and water scarcity. Faculty highlights include:
- Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
- Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
- Member of the National Academy of Public Administration.
- Fellow of the American Society of Criminology.
How to apply
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
Nationally recognized public service programs
The Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions is a comprehensive public service college dedicated to addressing social problems through teaching, research and service. Our programs, which range from public policy and social work to criminal justice and emergency management, are designed to prepare graduates to make a difference in their communities.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
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