Program Overview
The Disaster and Emergency Management at Royal Roads University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Disaster and Emergency Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 15,110 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 12,010 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Victoria, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Disaster and Emergency Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations in Disaster and Emergency Management
- Facilitation, Coordination and Decision Making in Multi-Stakeholder Environments
- Human Dimensions of Disasters
- Hazard and Disaster Risk Reduction
- Disaster Response and Sustainable Recovery
- Foundations of Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Four year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a related field, with a minimum GPA of \'B+\' (3.33/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Applicants who meet the degree requirement, but not the GPA requirement, will normally be required to take\xc2\xa0"Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" and obtain a minimum B+ (77%).
- Normally 10 years of work experience, with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in a leadership or management position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- All flexible admission applicants will normally be required to take\xc2\xa0"Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" and obtain a minimum B+ (77%).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,110 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 12,010 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,110 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 12,010 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Royal Roads University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Royal Roads University
Royal Roads University
Victoria, Canada
Royal Roads University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2007-10-18
- Start Date 2018-01-02
- Language English
- Duration 12 months