Program Overview
The Disaster and Emergency Management at York University is a Master programme in Business & Management over 16 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 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: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, 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
- Advanced Disaster & Emergency Management
- Disasters - Concepts and Causes
- Social and Behavioural Dimensions of Disasters
- Natural Disasters
- Terrorism Studies
- Medical and Public Health Issues for Non-Medical Personnel
- Disasters and Ethics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA: B+
- Recommendations: 2
- Statement of interest (approx. 500 words)
- Sample of written work
- Resum\xc3\xa9 or CV
- Candidates must possess or be willing to secure introductory knowledge of emergency management
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact York 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 York University
York University
York, United States
York University is a major public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It’s one of Canada’s largest universities and known for its diverse student body, wide range of academic...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 16 months