Disaster Management University of Auckland

Overview

Focusing on the major issues of disaster resilience and risk reduction, the MDisMgt equips you with the applicable skills to confidently solve complex problems in high pressure environments.

We implement a holistic approach to disaster management, and provide the knowledge needed to plan frameworks, create policies, and device solutions. 

A compulsory component of this programme is a research project, where you will demonstrate the critical thinking and analytical skills needed to independently approach a real-world issue in a disaster setting.

This Master of Disaster Management from University of Auckland draws on expertise from across the University. Beyond the Faculty of Engineering’s world-class academic roster, you’ll be able to learn from experts from Science, Architecture and Planning, Development Studies and Environmental Law.  

The students come from a broad range of disciplines – though they vary in experience, they share a common goal to help communities prepare for, and recover from, natural disasters.

Career

Recent disasters have generated a need to gain expert and specialist knowledge for many professionals, making this a highly relevant programme. 

Disaster management is an inherently people-focused discipline, and our graduates have found work within the humanitarian field, as well as within governmental agencies.

• Civil defence manager

• Disaster resilience specialist

• Disaster risk reduction specialist

• Emergency preparedness specialist

• Government policy adviser

• Hazards analyst​

• Humanitarian field worker