Master of Applied Science Disaster Risk and Resilience
Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
A research-focused master's programme designed to provide integrated, holistic skills in disaster risk management and resilience, linking theory and practical application across environmental planning, risk reduction, and hazard processes.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop an integrated understanding of disaster risk and resilience
Gain a comprehensive perspective on disaster management and risk reduction across environmental, socio-economic, and planning contexts.
Apply interdisciplinary approaches to disaster risk
About This Course
The Master of Applied Science Disaster Risk and Resilience is a research-based two-year master's degree jointly taught by Lincoln University and the University of Canterbury. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of disaster management, risk reduction, and resilience. Students integrate learning across areas such as agriculture, environment, urban planning, and hazard management to address real-world disaster and risk challenges. The programme comprises both taught courses and a research thesis, drawing on interdisciplinary strengths in environmental planning, hazard science, community resilience, and rural development.
Course Content
- Advanced Urban, Regional and Resource Planning
- Advanced Risk and Resilience
- Advanced Professional Planning Methods and Practice
- Māori Resource Management (Mana Kaitiaki)
- Social Science Research Methods (Qualitative)
- Hazard and Disaster Investigation
- Introduction to Disaster Risk and Resilience
- Natural Hazard Risk Assessment
- GIS for Disaster Risk and Resilience
- Preliminary research preparation
- Thesis research
Entry Requirements
Relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor's degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better (for 240 credit Master's).
Build towards these roles
Disaster risk managerEnvironmental plannerEmergency management officerConsultant in risk reduction or resilience planningResearcher in disaster or resilience studies
Build skills in these industries
Environmental ManagementDisaster Risk Management
