Graduate Diploma in Emergency Management

Graduate Diploma

Emergency management (also known as civil defence or disaster management) is an exciting and growing global profession. Massey's Graduate Diploma in Emergency Management is comprised of undergraduate courses. You'll have a wide range of courses you can choose from (electives).

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Study Mode

Online

About this course

Emergency management (also known as civil defence or disaster management) is an exciting and growing global profession.

Massey's Graduate Diploma in Emergency Management is comprised of undergraduate courses. You'll have a wide range of courses you can choose from (electives).

You'll gain skills in emergency management planning, communication and incident management, which will qualify you to work in a range of contexts.

Entry requirements

To enter the Graduate Diploma in Emergency Management you will:

have been awarded or qualified for a university degree or equivalent, or another approved qualification; and
have completed at least one year of civil defence or emergency management related experience.

You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

Our graduates normally find positions as mid-to-senior level managers in organisations such as:

public and private sector civil defence and emergency management staff
lifeline utility professionals
fire, ambulance and defence services staff
health services professionals
managers or directors in the civil services
policy analysts.

Credit for prior study or work

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
contact us through the Enquire button on this page.