Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management – GCertEmergMgt
Business & Management
A course by
Massey University
Take your first step towards a career in emergency management with Massey’s Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management. Study incident management, leadership, crisis communication, and organisational response to disasters.
NZ$4,462
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate understanding of emergency management concepts
Gain an understanding of key emergency management principles, including response, survival, and recovery after disasters.
Apply incident command systems
Learn about the systems used to manage emergencies such as NZ Coordinated Incident Management System and apply operational concepts.
About This Course
The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management introduces learners to core emergency management principles, focusing on how to lead, organise, and coordinate during disaster responses. The programme covers incident command systems, leadership, communication, risk, governance, and crisis communication. Students choose electives to suit their professional interests, with possible study areas including sustainability, public relations, and environmental health risk for disasters. The qualification is designed for those transitioning into emergency management or wishing to upskill at a graduate level.
Course Content
- Introduction to principles, theory, and practices of emergency management
- Incident command systems and the New Zealand Coordinated Incident Management System
- Leadership in crisis and emergency scenarios
- Crisis and risk communication
- Strategies for sustainable development
- Strategic management and governance
- Environmental health risk management for disasters
- Public relations management
- Communication processes within organisations
Entry Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or other approved qualification
Build towards these roles
Emergency Management OfficerCivil Defence StaffPolicy AnalystPublic Health ManagerFire Service OfficerAmbulance Service OfficerDefence Services StaffUtility Manager
