Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management and Development

Graduate Diploma

Learn how to reduce disaster risks, build community resilience, and manage disaster response and recovery.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Course Code

AK1015

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

Learn how to reduce disaster risks, build community resilience, and manage disaster response and recovery.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Completed one of the following; or equivalent:

Bachelor's degree
Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree

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

The programme aligns with global and national best practice, and is committed to advance community wellbeing by reducing risks. It focuses on 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, with block courses on campus and online teaching and learning. This is convenient if you live in Auckland and prefer flexible learning modules. It may also work if you live outside of Auckland, or balance your studies with your work.

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 choose 75 points from

COMH805 Mauri Ora - Holistic Healing from Trauma (15 points)
COMM816 Media and Sustainability (15 points - City Campus)
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)
HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
HEAL816 Special Topic (15 points)
MAOH801 Maori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Maori (15 points)
MAH804 Te Hau o te Ora - Hauora 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)
PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
PUBL801 International Public Relations (15 points - City Campus and online)
SOSC801 Human Rights in a Global Context (30 points - City Campus)
SOSC802 Human Rights in New Zealand: History, Institutions and Impact (15 points - City Campus)

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

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

Graduate Profile

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