Overview

Intended for those with an academic background or work experience in the field, the Disaster and Emergency Management MDEM program at York University builds on the foundational knowledge students bring to their studies while helping them to develop the leadership skills and knowledge needed for mid to senior level emergency managers.

Learning outcomes

Online bridging course exists for students without a background in disaster and emergency management to acquire this foundational knowledge before beginning the program.

Studying on either a full-time or part-time basis in a flexible program that will allow you to pursue your own area of special interest, you will learn from an impressive group of academics with expertise in areas like environmental risks and management, natural hazards, business continuity planning, public health, humanitarian law, crisis management, war and complex emergencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Disaster & Emergency Management

Disasters - Concepts and Causes

Social and Behavioural Dimensions of Disasters

Natural Disasters

Terrorism Studies

Medical and Public Health Issues for Non-Medical Personnel

Disasters and Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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135

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Emergency & Disaster Management View 4 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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135

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of interest (approx. 500 words)
Sample of written work
Resumé or CV
Candidates must possess or be willing to secure introductory knowledge of emergency management

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Tuition Fee

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International

12550 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6275 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

2870 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1435 CAD per semester during 24 months.

National Part-time: $717.75International Part-time: $3,137.50

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /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

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