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Overview
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 of disaster, increasing resilience.
This Disaster and Emergency Management program from Royal Roads University is meant for disaster and emergency management professionals, and those who aspire to work in this growing field.
Program 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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Academic Integrity
- Student Orientation to Learning
- 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
- 23 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 88
Duolingo English Test 115
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Management Studies Emergency & Disaster Management View 214 other Masters in Management Studies in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA 3.33
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 88
Duolingo English Test 115
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
16667 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16667 CAD per year during 23 months. -
National
13244 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13244 CAD per year during 23 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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