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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