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Overview
As disaster and emergency management professionals know, disasters are more than just hazards to avoid. To be a Master of Disaster, you need to see disasters in relation to the world itself.
This two-year interdisciplinary Disaster and Emergency Management (Blended) course at Royal Roads University looks at disaster and emergency management in an integrated, holistic way.
You'll learn how the environment, society, economics and politics all have an impact on how disasters unfold. You'll study how to plan for and mitigate disasters and emergencies, and to promote sustainable recovery when disaster strikes. And you'll look at ways to support communities at risk, increasing community resilience.
This program is meant for disaster and emergency management professionals and those who aspire to work in this growing field.
Outcomes
Once you have completed this program, you'll have skills like critical thinking, communication and an understanding of best practices to work in sectors like international development, disaster management and mitigation, emergency response and international NGOs.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Student Orientation to Learning
- Foundations: Reframing Child Wellbeing in Complex Global Realities
- Managing Complex Projects
- Foundations in Disaster and Emergency Management
- Facilitation, Coordination and Decision Making in Multi-Stakeholder Environments
- Human Dimensions of Disasters
- Hazard and Disaster Risk Management
- Disaster Response and Sustainable Recovery
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Sociology Management, Organisation & Leadership Emergency & Disaster ManagementAcademic requirements
GPA 3.33
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- Four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a relevant and related field*, with a minimum GPA of 'B+' (3.33/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Relevant and related fields are defined by each program based on disciplinary and/or professional practices. Applicants are required to address how they consider their academic education to be relevant and related to their desired program of study within the personal statement questions.
Tuition Fee
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International
16573 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33146 CAD for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
13150 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26301 CAD for the full programme during 24 months.
Living costs for Victoria
1490 - 2092 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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