Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Management and Development

    Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Management and Development

    Duration6 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 13,287 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 13, 2026

    Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Management and Development

    About

    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.

    AUT’s Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Management and Development aligns with global and national best practice, so graduates can tackle increasingly complex disaster risks, both now and in the future.

    It may be right for you if you’re passionate about sustainable development, community resilience or humanitarian response. It could also be a good fit if you're considering a career in emergency and disaster risk management, or are already in the field and seeking a tertiary-level qualification.

    Requirements

    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

    English Program Requirements

    • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0

    Career

    As a graduate of this programme you could work in disaster preparedness, humanitarian response or recovery for:

    • Local or international NGOs
    • Emergency management agencies
    • Ministries
    • International organisations

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    13,287 / year

    Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Management and Development

    Auckland University of Technology

    Auckland University of Technology

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Auckland