Course details

Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management and Development
NZQF Level 8

About the course

Learn how 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

English language requirements

About the provider


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