Master of Emergency and disaster management
Description
Based in the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory, at the center of the "Top End" and Australia’s gateway to Indonesia and South-East Asia, this highly unique course focuses on a geographic region that is arguably the most prone to, and affected by, natural and man-made emergencies and disasters. This course provides a comprehensive package that enhances the capacity of current and future practitioners in this field to utilise that knowledge appropriately, collaboratively and productively in this changing region. The course creates a solid foundation that enables students to translate academic developments into practical responses and translates professional experience into the academic sphere of this rapidly evolving sector. This course is designed and delivered exclusively by experienced Guest lecturers and CDU lecturers who have significant practical, as well as academic expertise in this sector. Course assessment is based on a combination of written papers and reports combined with more practical components. It utilises comparative briefings of national and international organisational responses in order to foster knowledge sharing about emergency and disaster management in the region.
Students provide regular briefings in order to practice this technique and share knowledge about relations between countries and institutions in the region and a comparative understanding of capacities and norms of emergency and disaster management to build regional understanding and cooperation.
The course uses scenario training, simulation and role-play to develop practical analytical, decision-making and collaborative working skills. Comparative analysis and critical analysis are built into students’ regular engagement in seminars. This helps practitioners unfamiliar with the critical analysis process to ease into the academic mode of engagement with texts and practices. Although there are practical components that require short periods of attendance (7 days total) in Darwin, this course is designed for online participation and students can choose to conduct their study at any CDU campus in Australia, or to participate online from any other part of the world.
Course aims
The Master of Emergency and Disaster Management has been designed with the educational needs of current and future leaders in Emergency and Disaster Management at its heart. The course offers a platform for advanced field-based studies, informed by our relationships with nationally and internationally respected industry partners. It provides essential knowledge about how to manage responses to various types of emergencies and disasters, and a holistic, in-depth understanding of disaster cycle management.
Themes
The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the highly complex approaches to emergency and disaster management in this unique region: exploring the particular geographical risks relevant to coastal regions and island and archipelagic nations; and the particular cultural knowledges and customs of the region, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Admission requirement
Please visit University's pages for application
Frequency
Annual
Language
English
Scholarship
There are a number of schemes available dependent on your personal situation that can assist you with financing your university studies. To find out more visit the Australian Government Study Assist website or contact our Information Centre to discuss your options.
CDU has a variety of scholarships. They are sponsored by individuals, businesses, government, community groups and the University to assist students with the financial burden of studying. Some scholarships offer students the opportunity to participate in paid work experience during semester breaks and graduate positions on completion of study.
Visit the CDU Scholarships page for more information.