Published: 02 October 2013

MSc in Hazard and Disaster Management

Institute:        University of Canterbury
Qualification:        Master of Science in Hazard and Disaster Management
Length of Programme:    2 years (four semesters)
Commencement:    July 2014

The MSc degree in Hazard & Disaster Management has a similar format to that described for MSc in Geology. Normally all postgraduate students must have15 points from 100 level STAT courses and 90 points from 300 level courses available in the BSc schedule or an equivalent Science degree or approval from the Programme Leader. For entry into MSc Part I, students should have achieved a minimum of a B grade average. The programme of study for Part 1 includes four compulsory courses HAZM 401 (Introduction to Hazards and Disasters), HAZM 403 (Hazard and Disaster Investigation), HAZM408 (Special Topics) and HAZM 410 (Special Topics: Geological Risk Management) and four optional but related courses.

To proceed to MSc Part II (thesis) a B+ grade average is required in MSc Part I courses, an appropriate lecturer or research associate must agree to be supervisor, and a research proposal must have been written in conjunction with the supervisor and approved within the Dept.

Part 2 consists of a thesis on an individual investigation presented not more than 16 months after
enrolment for Part 2 of the degree if Honours are to be awarded. This time limit is extended to 24
months for students qualifying for the award of the MSc degree without Honours. Parts 1 and 2 are
weighted 1:2 in the final assessment of the degree though it is also a requirement that each of Parts 1 & 2 must be passed. MSc students must also present a seminar in the Department.

http://www.geol.canterbury.ac.nz/hdm.shtml

Published: 02 October 2013

Postgraduate Diploma in Hazard and Disaster Management

Institute:        University of Canterbury
Qualification:        Post Graduate Diploma in Hazard and Disaster Management
Length of Programme:    1 year (two semesters)
Commencement:    July 2014

This is a one year course of study corresponding to MSc Part 1 in Hazard and Disaster Management (see MSc in Hazard and Disaster Management). For entry into PGDip, students should have achieved a minimum of a B grade average.   Normally all postgraduate students must have15 points from 100 level STAT courses and 90 points from 300 level courses available in the BSc schedule or an equivalent Science degree or approval from the Programme Leader.

http://www.geol.canterbury.ac.nz/hdm.shtml

Published: 02 October 2013

Disaster Risk Management:

Master in Disaster Management

Institution:        University of Auckland
Qualification:        Master in Disaster Management
Length of Programme:    1 year (two semesters)
Commencement:    July 2014

Risks from natural and man-made hazards are increasing for a number of reasons; population shifts and urban intensification, interdependencies of production and supply, pressures on infrastructure - all these create new societal vulnerabilities. The unexpected magnitude and frequency of hazards, as well as the uncertainties created by the effects of climate change and global warming, lead to an increased need to find new ways to protect societies. Managing and recovering from a disaster is a complex and demanding process that requires skills and expertise. Recent disasters have generated a need to gain expert and specialist knowledge for many professionals, including engineers, policy planners, urban designers, development experts, project managers, economists, scientists, health and social professionals. This highly relevant programme is designed to prepare people for careers and leadership roles in disaster management. This degree is designed to provide graduates with the multidisciplinary knowledge and skills required to underpin successful approaches to addressing the management of disasters in complex environments. It concentrates on key issues such as disaster resilience and risk management.

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