Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management

Disasters are more than just hazards to avoid. To work as a professional in emergency management, you need to see disasters in relation to the world itself.

Learn how the environment, society, economics and politics all have an impact on how disasters unfold. Study how to plan for and mitigate disasters and emergencies, and to promote sustainable recovery when disaster strikes. And look at ways to support communities at risk, increasing community resilience.

Graduate with skills in 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.

Program outcomes

As a graduate of 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.