Emergency and Disaster Management

Course Overview

The Emergency and Disaster Management course at Charles Darwin University is a two year full time course, which provides applied knowledge and skills at an advanced level, specific to the Australia, Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region. A key feature of the course includes an emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach to managing effective responses to various types of emergencies and disasters, and also provides for a holistic, in-depth understanding of disaster cycle management including prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. The course provides the opportunity for fieldwork through a reflective practicum and negotiated research project experience. The course provides the opportunity for fieldwork through a reflective practicum and negotiated research project experience. Why study with us? Times Higher Education ranks CDU in the top 2 per cent of universities in the world. Times Higher Education ranks CDU in the list of top 100 universities in the world under 50 years old. This course is offered online and a mixed-mode option. Study virtual anywhere. Full-time and part-time options are available. You can move into a variety of careers that focus on emergency and disaster management from prevention to recovery. Your qualifications could land you a role in health, environment, social wellbeing and management.