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Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management

Charles Darwin University (CDU)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K

Based in the capital of Australia's Northern Territory, at the centre of the `Top End' and Australia's gateway to Indonesia and Southeast Asia, this highly unique postgraduate program focuses on a geographic region that is arguably the most prone to, and affected by various types of disasters. The program provides a comprehensive package that enhances the capacity of students to use that knowledge appropriately, collaboratively and productively in this vulnerable region and other parts of the world. It 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 is an in-depth and comprehensive course encompassing uniqueness by way of; (i) focus on Asia-Pacific Region; (ii) informed by practice and research; and (iii) multi-sectoral approach.

Structure

The course provides an introduction to core and specialist knowledge in emergency and disaster management in the Asia-Pacific region. Students may choose from a range of specialist elective subjects in health, engineering, environment, management, and Indigenous knowledges.

Subjects

  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Indigenous knowledges
  • Management

Standard entry requirements

Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree or equivalent, or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or equivalent in a relevant field. Consideration will be given to non-graduates who have advanced level VET qualifications such as a Diploma or above and at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Study pathways

Graduates may continue on a pathway to a Graduate Diploma in Emergency and Disaster Management or a Master of Emergency and Disaster Management.

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