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Master of Disaster Risk Management and Development

Masters (Coursework)

Gain the skills to tackle increasingly complex disaster risks, both now and in the future, and research a topic of your interest.

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Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

AK3930

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$10,607 total

International Fees

$41,900 per year / $43,046 total

About this course

Gain the skills to tackle increasingly complex disaster risks, both now and in the future, and research a topic of your interest.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Completed one of the following; or equivalent:

Bachelor's degree with a B grade or higher in courses at a level 7 or equivalent
In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the requirements above, but who has an appropriate combination of academic and professional experience, may be considered for admission

International student entry requirements

Other requirements

Submit evidence of ability to study at postgraduate level in this field
Provide evidence of current professional practice
May be required to complete relevant prerequisite courses as specified by the Board of Studies

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0

English language requirements

Study locations

South Campus

Distance

Online

Career pathways

Course structure

Explore topics like disasters and development, environmental change and humanitarian action, building community resilience, and communications in emergency and disaster.

You also research a topic of your interest and complete either a thesis, or a dissertation or practice project.

The programme focuses on diverse themes like socially and culturally appropriate approaches to disaster risk management, resilience-building in the face of climate change, as well as improved building codes and better ecosystem protection to reduce disaster risk and support sustainable development.

All courses are offered via flexible learning, which involves block course on campus and online, or blended learning.

Complete the following courses

EMGT807 Environmental Change and Humanitarian Action (15 points)
EMGT808 Disasters and Development (15 points)
EMGT809 Building Community Resilience (15 points)

And complete one research methods course

HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
MAOH801 Te Rangahau Hauora Maori - Maori Health Research Practice (15 points)
PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)

And choose one of the followingOption AComplete either a practice project or dissertation (60 points)

HEAL997 Practice Project (60 points), or
HEAL901 Dissertation (60 points)

And 60 points from

COMH805 Mauri Ora - Holistic Healing from Trauma (15 points)
COMM816 Media and Sustainability (15 points)
EMGT806 Communications in Emergency and Disaster (15 points)
ENSE881 Digital Transformation and Change Management (15 points)
ENVS801 Application of Geographic Information Systems (15 points)
GEOL801 Environment, Hazards and Society (15 points)
HEAL803 Special Topic (30 points)
HEAL816 Special Topic (15 points)
HEAL817 Leadership and Management I (15 points)
MAOH804 Maori Development (15 points)
PUBH801 Principles of Public Health (15 points)
PUBH802 Public Health Programme Management (15 points)
PUBH803 Global Health (15 points)
PUBH804 Public Health Policy and Systems (15 points)
PUBL801 International Public Relations (15 points)
SOSC801 Human Rights in a Global Context (15 points)
SOSC802 Human Rights in New Zealand: History, Institutions and Impact (15 points)

Option BComplete a thesis

HEAL998 Thesis (90 points)

And 30 points from

COMH805 Mauri Ora - Holistic Healing from Trauma (15 points)
EMGT806 Communications in Emergency and Disaster (15 points)
ENSE881 Digital Transformation and Change Management (15 points)
ENVS801 Application of Geographic Information Systems (15 points)
GEOL801 Environment, Hazards and Society (15 points, Summer Semester)
HEAL803 Special Topic (30 points)
HEAL816 Special Topic (15 points)
HEAL817 Leadership and Management I (15 points)
MAOH804 Maori Development (15 points)
PUBH801 Principles of Public Health (15 points)
PUBH802 Public Health Programme Management (15 points)
PUBH803 Global Health (15 points)
PUBH804 Public Health Policy and Systems (15 points)

Other relevant optional courses may be available, with the approval of the programme leader. Optional courses may be selected from other relevant subject areas.

Skills you will develop in the Master of Disaster Risk Management and Development

The outcomes for graduates of the Master of Disaster Risk Management and Development are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.

Graduate Profile

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