Disaster and Emergency Management - MA
Schedule, Costs & Curriculum
General Stream – Fall Start Date
This stream is geared to those with a relevant undergraduate degree who aspire to work in the field, but have less than five years of relevant disaster or emergency management experience.
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Program Start Date:
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November 08, 2010 (program schedule) |
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Application Deadline:
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October 07, 2010 |
Tuition:
| Review all funding options available. Tuition costs below are for the entire program. |
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| Canadian Student | $21,200 |
| International Student | $31,800 |
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Program Structure
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Online learning (pre-residency) Students learn to use the online course platform prior to residency. Some course work may be required. Check individual program requirements.

On campus learning Students collaborate face-to-face during residencies that last from 1 - 4 weeks. Check individual program schedules for details.

Online learning at Royal Roads University allows students, faculty and staff to network and collaborate in online learning activities and assignments.

Graduation Students will attend a convocation ceremony usually held in June or October.
Curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
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| DEMN500 | Disaster and Emergency Management in Theory | 3.00 |
| DEMN510 | Disaster and Emergency Management in Practice | 3.00 |
| DEMN520 | The Domains of Disaster Management: Constructs and Key Elements | 3.00 |
| DEMN530 | Disaster Management and Community Resilience | 3.00 |
| DEMN540 | Practicum | 3.00 |
| DEMN575 | Research Methods | 3.00 |
| DEMN600 | Disaster and Emergency Trends: Insights and Issues | 3.00 |
| DEMN690 | Major Research Project | 12.00 |