Royal Roads University - Graduate Degrees

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Disaster and Emergency Management (MA)

Royal Roads University - Graduate Degrees

Faculty:Social and Applied Sciences
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
Course Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $26,301

Description:

Learn disaster and emergency preparation and mitigation strategies. Help communities with project planning, risk management, community resiliency and sustainable recovery.

As disaster and emergency management professionals know, disasters are more than just hazards to avoid. To be a Master of Disaster, you need to see disasters in relation to the world itself.

This two-year interdisciplinary degree looks at disaster and emergency management in an integrated, holistic way.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    • Four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a relevant and related field*, with a minimum GPA of 'B+' (3.33/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution

    * Relevant and related fields are defined by each program based on disciplinary and/or professional practices. Applicants are required to address how they consider their academic education to be relevant and related to their desired program of study within the personal statement questions.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests
    • Work Experience

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on April 21, 2022