Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management – GCertEmergMgt
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    Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management – GCertEmergMgt

    Massey University
    Massey University
    New Zealand
    New Zealand, Palmerston North
    University Rank:#240
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    Duration6 month(s)
    Next IntakeMay 1, 2026

    Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management – GCertEmergMgt

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    Study a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management – GCertEmergMgt

    Emergency management focuses on the organisation of communities following disasters, including how to:

    • respond
    • survive
    • rebuild social structures and infrastructure
    • sustain and preserve life.

    Massey’s Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management gives you an introduction to emergency management concepts. It also introduces you to incident command systems, leadership and communication.

    You can choose from a wide range of elective courses to target your professional development requirements and personal interests.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to Massey

    All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

    Specific requirements

    To enter the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management qualification you will:

    • have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or another approved qualification
    • have completed at least 1 year of emergency management-related experience.

    You will provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

    English language requirements

    To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

    This qualification is classified as NZQF Level 7 and requires the same English language standard as most undergraduate bachelor degrees, diplomas and certificates.

    Prior learning, credit and exemptions

    For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

    English language skills

    If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

    Official regulations

    To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.

    You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.

    Returning students

    For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.

    In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.

    Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.

    English Program Requirements

    English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band
    English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing
    English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills

    Career

    Our graduates normally find positions as mid-to-senior level managers in roles such as:

    • public and private sector civil defence and emergency management staff
    • lifeline utility professionals
    • fire, ambulance and defence services staff
    • health services professionals
    • managers or directors in the civil services
    • policy analysts.

    Fee Information

    Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management – GCertEmergMgt

    Massey University

    Massey University

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Palmerston North

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