Program Overview
The Hazard and Disaster Management at University of Canterbury is a Master programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Hazard and Disaster Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 33,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 7,790 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Hazard and Disaster 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
- understand the natural and societal causes of disasters
- gain experience in analysing the causes of specific disasters
- analyse and critique strategies for disaster mitigation
- apply these learnings to specific disaster-mitigation-related situation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to a masters degree is based on the evaluation of evidence of your ability to undertake postgraduate study in a specialist field of enquiry or professional practice. The primary basis for selection is on academic merit, however consideration may also be given to other factors.
Normally the minimum requirement is a bachelors degree from a New Zealand university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent.
If you gained your qualifications overseas, these will need to be assessed to make sure they are of an equivalent standard.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 33,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 7,790 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 33,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 7,790 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Canterbury 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 University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
public research university in Christchurch, New Zealand
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
