
Public Health
A course by
AUT
Learn how to reduce disaster risks, build community resilience, and manage disaster response and recovery in this postgraduate programme.
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

Understand and apply strategies to reduce risks associated with disasters in communities and organisations.

Develop skills to foster resilience in communities at risk from natural hazards and emergencies.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management and Development prepares students to manage increasingly complex disaster risks and foster community resilience. Combining best practice and practical skills, the programme addresses disasters and development, environmental change, humanitarian action, and the social and cultural dimensions of risk and resilience. Students benefit from flexible block courses, online learning and opportunities to incorporate focus areas in public health or trauma and holistic healing.
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent



Public Health
A course by
AUT
Learn how to reduce disaster risks, build community resilience, and manage disaster response and recovery in this postgraduate programme.
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

Understand and apply strategies to reduce risks associated with disasters in communities and organisations.

Develop skills to foster resilience in communities at risk from natural hazards and emergencies.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management and Development prepares students to manage increasingly complex disaster risks and foster community resilience. Combining best practice and practical skills, the programme addresses disasters and development, environmental change, humanitarian action, and the social and cultural dimensions of risk and resilience. Students benefit from flexible block courses, online learning and opportunities to incorporate focus areas in public health or trauma and holistic healing.
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent


Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
South Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year

Gain capabilities to manage and coordinate effective responses and recovery in disaster contexts.
Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
Evidence of ability to study at postgraduate level in this field
Evidence of current professional practice may be required
May be required to complete relevant prerequisite courses as specified by the Board of Studies
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
South Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year

Gain capabilities to manage and coordinate effective responses and recovery in disaster contexts.
Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
Evidence of ability to study at postgraduate level in this field
Evidence of current professional practice may be required
May be required to complete relevant prerequisite courses as specified by the Board of Studies