Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Management and Development
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
In just six months, you’ll begin to develop the knowledge and skills to reduce disaster risks, build community resilience, and manage disaster response and recovery.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Completed one of the following; or equivalent:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
International student entry requirements
Other requirements
- Submit evidence of ability to study at postgraduate level in this field
- Provide evidence of current professional practice
- May be required to complete relevant prerequisite courses as specified by the Board of Studies
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
About the provider
University should feel like a place you belong – and a place that prepares you for what comes next.
In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.
Learning at AUT is hands-on from day one. You’ll work on real projects, tackle real challenges and learn how your knowledge holds up beyond the classroom. That’s how confidence grows – through experience, not theory alone.
Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.
If you’re looking for a university that backs your ambition, values who you are and helps you turn knowledge into action, you’ll fit in here.