Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00213J
Studying this postgraduate degree in Emergency and Disaster Management with QUT Online, you will examine the underlying drivers of risk, taking into account the risk factors during, and in the aftermath of, an emergency.Emergency and disaster management is a vital sector within the healthcare industry, and has a profound impact on the lives of individuals and communities who find themselves at the front-line of a natural or man-made disaster.When an emergency situation does arise, strong leadership in the form of effective management is vital. Effective leaders are able to coordinate efficient responses that factor in unpredictability and rapidly changing circumstances.You will gain practical skills in crisis communication planning and decision-making, and learn to operate in unstable and unpredictable environments with decisiveness.
Structure
48 credit points consisting of 4 core units in Emergency and Disaster Management.
Subjects
- Emergency and Disaster Management
Standard entry requirements
- A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline
- OrA completed recognised diploma qualification in any discipline with at least three years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in any field with at least one year full-time (or equivalent) in a supervisory or leadership role
- OrCurrent registration within the your field of practice with a nationally recognised professional body with at least three years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in the same field of practice
- OrAt least seven years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in a supervisory or leadership role in any field.
Study pathways
Graduates will be eligible for entry into QUT's Master of Health Management with a reduced course duration.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | Domestic: $11,300 | No |
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