MA in Disaster and Emergency Management
Note
Royal Roads University is pleased to offer incoming students the opportunity to compete for Entrance Awards. After the program has started, it is also possible to compete for an In-Course Award. Please contact a Financial Aid & Awards Associate for more information about these awards and other funding sources.
Applicants to MA in Disaster and Emergency Management program requires an undergraduate degree and/or experience in disaster and emergency management. Those who have less than five years experience should apply for the General Stream. Those who possess an undergraduate degree and/or have greater than five years of direct experience in Disaster and Emergency Management should apply to the Practitioner’s Stream.
Program start dates
Online
| November 08, 2010 | schedule, costs & curriculum |
| April 18, 2011 | schedule, costs & curriculum |
The MA in Disaster and Emergency Management is a two-year interdisciplinary degree dedicated to educating both aspiring and existing disaster and emergency management professionals. The program explores the theoretical foundations of disaster and emergency management as a growing field of practice and study. Integral to the design of the MA in Disaster and Emergency Management program is the understanding that disasters are more than hazards: rather they are a product of the inter-relationship and mutual construction of the environmental, social, economic, and political spheres. This approach supports the notion that disaster and emergency management processes and practices can and should contribute to risk reduction, community resilience and sustainable communities. More
Who it’s for
The MA in Disaster and Emergency Management is designed for both existing and aspiring disaster management and emergency services professionals as the program appeals to working professionals who want to upgrade their education and to those who want to pursue a career in disaster and emergency management. More
Ethics and Leadership in Times of Chaos
Learning Symposium Video, February 17, 2010
Jean Slick, Program Head, MA Disaster & Emergency Management.
Outcomes
Graduates of this program will have developed the following abilities:
- Knowledge of the theoretical frameworks related to the study and practice of disaster and emergency management
- Understanding of interpersonal skills including personal styles, facilitation, teamwork, communication, collaboration, leadership
- Development of critical thinking including reading and writing skills, ethical decision making, problem analysis, planning
- Research skills related to disaster and emergency management and the development of applied research skills. More
