Master of Science in Occupational Safety Management with Concentration in Professional Certification concentration University of Central Missouri, USA

Do you want to further position yourself to keep people and companies safe in today’s complicated world? Safety jobs are available in every industry, including construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, insurance, healthcare, government agencies and more. Whatever your undergraduate degree or how much work experience you have, you can find opportunities in the occupational safety field by pursuing a Master of Science in Occupational Safety Management (OSM) from the University of Central Missouri.

UCM offers one of very few ABET-accredited MS programs in occupational safety management in the country, so your master’s degree will get employers to take notice. Our focus on hands-on experience means you’ll be ready to move into a leadership role in the workforce after graduation, and use the most current knowledge and technology. 

What you will study

In the Occupational Safety Management program you will take advanced courses in occupational hazard management, safety program management, risk management and financing, sustainability, industrial hygiene, and gain your practical and research skills necessary for your career success in the environmental health and safety (EHS) management and leadership roles

Our ABET-accredited M.S. in Occupational Safety Management also allows you to customize your study plan and choose from over 20 electives based on your career focus, interests and goals. For example, our graduate safety and health lab course provides a thorough introduction to a variety of instruments used by professionals in occupational safety and health jobs.You can also advance your knowledge and practical skills by taking our advanced elective courses such as EHS legislation & standard, emergency planning and operations, environmental compliance and remediation, EHS Risk assessment, loss control, fire risk management, ergonomics, noise control, industrial ventilation, etc.

Professional Certification concentration: Applicants have possession of GSP, ASP, or CSP certification from BCSP. Students complete 30 graduate credit hours for M.S. Occupational Safety Management degree.