Graduate Diploma in Disaster and Emergency Management

As you know, disasters happen in relation to the world itself. We need leaders who understand ways to support communities at risk of disaster, increase resilience and promote sustainable recovery.

Study how to plan for and mitigate disasters and emergencies, promote sustainable recovery, and ways to support affected communities. 

Through this 12-month, interdisciplinary diploma, you'll examine disaster and emergency management in an integrated, holistic way.

You can build from here

A two-year Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management is also offered. You can apply to switch to a two-year MA while in your diploma program. Your credits will be transferred and you will receive the Master's level degree instead of the diploma.

Program outcomes

Once you have completed this program, you'll have skills like critical thinking, communication and an understanding of best practices to work in sectors like international development, disaster management and mitigation, emergency response and international NGOs.