Programme details

Master of Disaster Risk Management and Development

Acquire the expertise needed to address growingly intricate disaster threats, both presently and in the upcoming years, and delve into a subject that piques your curiosity.

Course description

Enhance your expertise in disaster risk management to mitigate risks, enhance community resilience, and effectively coordinate disaster response and recovery efforts.  Acquire advanced knowledge and skills in disaster risk management to minimize risks, strengthen community resilience, and oversee disaster response and recovery operations.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

A Master of Disaster Risk Management and Development equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to pursue diverse and impactful careers. Here are some potential career paths and roles:

Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist
Emergency Management Coordinator
Development Planner
Researcher/Academic

Entry requirements

Successfully finished any of the following; or its equivalent:

Obtained a Bachelor’s degree with a B grade or above in courses at a level 7 or its equivalent

In rare cases, an individual who does not fulfill the aforementioned criteria, but possesses a suitable blend of academic and professional background, may be reviewed for acceptance

Present proof of capability to pursue studies at a postgraduate level in this area, furnish evidence of ongoing professional engagement, possibly mandated to finish pertinent prerequisite courses as outlined by the Board of Studies.

You must also meet University’s English Language requirements. AUT recognises IELTS (Academic) of 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher;or equivalent

Subjects

Credits
180

Duration
1.5 years

Intakes

March, July

International fees
About $43,046 (for 120 points)

Location

Qualification Type

Study level