Master of Disaster Management MDisMgt

    Master of Disaster Management MDisMgt at University of Auckland

    Master of Disaster Management MDisMgt at University of Auckland

    The Master of Disaster Management MDisMgt is a Master degree offered by University of Auckland across its City, Grafton, and Newmarket campuses in Auckland, New Zealand. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study across its City, Grafton, and Newmarket campuses while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The tuition fee is USD 30,666 / year, and the next intake is available from July 20, 2026.

    About Master of Disaster Management MDisMgt

    Focusing on the major issues of disaster resilience and risk reduction, the MDisMgt equips you with the applicable skills to confidently solve complex problems in high pressure environments.

    We implement a holistic approach to disaster management, and provide the knowledge needed to plan frameworks, create policies, and devise solutions. A compulsory component of this programme is a research project, where you will demonstrate the critical thinking and analytical skills needed to independently approach a real-world issue in a disaster setting.

    This programme draws on expertise from across the University. Beyond the Faculty of Engineering’s world-class academic roster, you’ll be able to learn from experts from Science, Architecture and Planning, Development Studies and Environmental Law. Our students come from a broad range of disciplines. Though they vary in experience, they share a common goal to help communities prepare for, and recover from, natural disasters.

    Disciplines

    Engineering

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Disaster Management MDisMgt at University of Auckland

    Entry Requirements

    2025 entry requirements

    My highest qualification is from:

    Programme requirements

    Minimum programme requirements

    Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

    • Study option
      Taught 120 points
      Grade required
      GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

      Bachelors (honours) degree

    • Study option
      Taught 180 points
      Grade required
      GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

      Bachelors degree

    Further programme requirements

    Select your study option:

    You must have completed a bachelors (honours) degree in any discipline. You will need a GPA of 5.0 in 60 points above Stage III.

    You must have completed a bachelors degree in any discipline. You will need a GPA of 5.0 in 60 points above Stage II.

    Other pathways to study

    If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

    Programme requirements

    Minimum programme requirements

    Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

    • Study option
      Taught 120 points
      Grade required
      GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

      One year of postgraduate study

    • Study option
      Taught 180 points
      Grade required
      GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

      An undergraduate degree

    • Qualification
      IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
      Score required
      6.5

    Further programme requirements

    Select your study option:

    You must have completed one year of postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree, in any discipline. Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution) and you will need a GPE of 5.0.

    You must have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Career

    Where could this programme take you?

    Recent disasters have generated a need to gain expert and specialist knowledge for many professionals, making this a highly relevant programme. Disaster management is an inherently people-focused discipline, and our graduates have found work within the humanitarian field, as well as within governmental agencies.

    Jobs related to this programme

    • Disaster risk reduction specialist
    • Civil defence manager
    • Humanitarian field worker
    • Government policy adviser
    • Disaster resilience specialist
    • Emergency preparedness specialist
    • Hazards analyst​

    Ma Katrina completed a Master of Disaster Management. She now works as a Transport Sector Analyst in the Phillipines.

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    Student career planning service

    Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    30,666 / year
    Master of Disaster Management MDisMgt
    University of Auckland
    University of Auckland
    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Auckland

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