Course Overview

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.

General Eligibility

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

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

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent