Palmerston North,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Emergency Management in Palmerston North New Zealand | Massey University
Massey University
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Palmerston North New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
43,950
(c. USD25,471)
Attendance
Full-time
Massey's Master of Emergency Management equips you with the expertise to lead in crisis situations at both tactical and executive levels. This program centers on preparing communities to handle emergencies, covering survival strategies, reconstruction of societal frameworks, and maintaining essential services. Through this degree, you'll develop comprehensive understanding of emergency management challenges, methodologies, and governance approaches.
Students can choose between coursework or research-focused study paths in this Master's program.
You'll acquire vital competencies in:
applying theoretical concepts and research findings critically
assessing, integrating, and scrutinizing disaster risks
effective crisis leadership and communication techniques
strategic decision-making processes
developing and implementing disaster response protocols.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Master of Emergency Management you will have:
been awarded or qualified for an undergraduate degree with a minimum B grade average across the 200/300 level major courses, and
at least two years relevant industry or professional experience, or
been awarded or qualified for a Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management or equivalent, with at least a B grade average.
If you have been awarded or qualified for a Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
International English Language Requirements:
- IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL iBT – Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing
- Cambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.
- NCEL - Level 5
- PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills
- LanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
Tuition
NZD
43,950