Master of Disaster and Emergency Response

Course details

An overview of core units and electives you can study in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply advanced risk and emergency management knowledge and understanding to lead disaster and emergency response incidents.
2. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic community paramedical and emergency response contexts.
3. Communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in complex risk and emergency situations to facilitate effective responses.
4. Demonstrate leadership and management skills by planning, implementing and evaluating disaster and emergency response projects.

Course structure

L70|3

Other important course notes.

Non standard timetable requirements

The course can be studied entirely online when suitable agreements have been established to provide supervision of the practical components of the course. However, if suitable supervisors and/or facilities are not available, attendance at the Joondalup Campus will be required. In the absence of clinical placement settings, on-campus intensive workshops will be provided to meet the learning outcomes of individual units.

Opportunities and career options after you finish this course.

Employment opportunities

The course focuses on developing the advanced skills necessary to meet the requirements of employment in a disaster and emergency response role. Graduates can use their disaster and emergency response qualification in a range of multidisciplinary settings, both nationally and internationally, including emergency response agencies and non-governmental organisations.

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
  Students interested in completing a PhD in Disaster & Emergency Response should consider the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated).