Overview

Massey University’s Postgraduate Certificate in Emergency Management will give you a range of knowledge about theory and research in emergency management. It covers emergency management issues, practices and policies.

If you’re a mid-to-senior level emergency manager, and are interested in expanding your emergency management competencies, this diploma is for you. You’ll build advanced knowledge of emergency management at both operational and strategic levels.

Students at Massey University..

increase their knowledge of emergency management issues, practices, and policies
work closely with professionals at the Joint Centre for Disaster Research, an exciting collaboration between Massey University and GNS Science, based at Massey’s Wellington campus.
are interested in expanding their emergency management competencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Natural Hazards

Coping with Disasters

Emergency Management

Emergency Management in Practice

Natural Hazards and Resilient Communities

Techniques and Methods in Evaluation Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Required

To enter the Postgraduate Certificate in Emergency Management, you will have been awarded or qualified for:

a Graduate Diploma in Emergency Management with at least a B grade average, or
a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management, with at least a B grade average, or
an undergraduate degree and at least two years of relevant industry/professional experience.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

Tuition Fee

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International

34560 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34560 NZD per year during 6 months.
National

7178 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7178 NZD per year during 6 months.

National: $7,178.40 to $9,480.20

Living costs for Palmerston North

1100 - 2100 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Emergency Management.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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