Master of Disaster Management - Disaster Management - Taught 120 points: Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Auckland, New Zealand

Master of Disaster Management - Disaster Management - Taught 120 points

New Zealand

What will I learn?

Focusing on the major issues of disaster resilience and risk reduction, the MDisMgt equips you with the applicable skills to confidently solve complex problems in high pressure environments.We implement a holistic approach to disaster management, and provide the knowledge needed to plan frameworks, create policies, and device solutions. A compulsory component of this programme is a research project, where you will demonstrate the critical thinking and analytical skills needed to independently approach a real-world issue in a disaster setting. This programme draws on expertise from across the University. Beyond the Faculty of Engineering’s world-class academic roster, you’ll be able to learn from experts from Science, Architecture and Planning, Development Studies and Environmental Law. Our students come from a broad range of disciplines. Though they vary in experience, they share a common goal to help communities prepare for, and recover from, natural disasters.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$55,864.00 (28,11,616) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Grafton Campus

85 Park Road,

Grafton,

Auckland,

1023, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$55,864.00 (28,11,616) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Grafton Campus

85 Park Road,

Grafton,

Auckland,

1023, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have completed the requirements for:eithera (i) the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from the University of Auckland with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 120 points above Stage IIIor(ii) the Degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honours), or the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), or the Degree of Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), or the Degree of Bachelor of Laws, or the Degree of Bachelor of Laws (Honours), or the Degree of Bachelor of Planning, or the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Auckland with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 120 points above Stage IIIor(iii) an equivalent qualification as approved by Senate or its representative, at a level deemed satisfactory by the Dean of Faculty of Engineeringorb (i) the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, or the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce, or the Degree of Bachelor of Health Sciences, or the Degree of Bachelor of Science from the University of Auckland with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 120 points above Stage IIor(ii) an equivalent qualification as approved by Senate or its representative, at a level deemed satisfactory by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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