
Business & Management
A course by
Massey University
Broaden your knowledge of disaster prevention and management through advanced coursework in emergency management practices and leadership at operational and strategic levels.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad

Develop comprehensive understanding of advanced theory, research, and policy in emergency management.

Apply managerial and leadership principles to disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management (PGDipEmergMgt) expands your understanding of disaster prevention, mitigation, and emergency response. Designed for mid-to-senior level emergency managers, the qualification deepens competencies in theory, research, and advanced practices for disaster management, focusing on building operational and strategic capability. Learn from expert faculty in collaboration with the Joint Centre for Disaster Research, with options for online or on-campus (Wellington) study. Graduates often move into leadership roles within government, humanitarian, and public safety agencies.
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant industry or professional experience, or equivalent



Business & Management
A course by
Massey University
Broaden your knowledge of disaster prevention and management through advanced coursework in emergency management practices and leadership at operational and strategic levels.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad

Develop comprehensive understanding of advanced theory, research, and policy in emergency management.

Apply managerial and leadership principles to disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management (PGDipEmergMgt) expands your understanding of disaster prevention, mitigation, and emergency response. Designed for mid-to-senior level emergency managers, the qualification deepens competencies in theory, research, and advanced practices for disaster management, focusing on building operational and strategic capability. Learn from expert faculty in collaboration with the Joint Centre for Disaster Research, with options for online or on-campus (Wellington) study. Graduates often move into leadership roles within government, humanitarian, and public safety agencies.
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant industry or professional experience, or equivalent


Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Wellington campus, Wellington
It will take a total of 1 year

Integrate evaluation and research methods into emergency management projects and practices.
Relevant Bachelor's degree with a B grade average across 200-300-level major courses, or equivalent
Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Emergency Management with at least a B grade average, or equivalent
Meet Massey University English language requirements
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Wellington campus, Wellington
It will take a total of 1 year

Integrate evaluation and research methods into emergency management projects and practices.
Relevant Bachelor's degree with a B grade average across 200-300-level major courses, or equivalent
Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Emergency Management with at least a B grade average, or equivalent
Meet Massey University English language requirements