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Date of publication
15 October 2007
University programme

Hazard and Disaster Management

University of Canterbury
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Location

Christchurch, New Zealand.

Degree

Masters Diploma.

Description

This programme is designed to provide opportunities for learning of skills that can be applied to all hazards. Initially the focus will be on "natural" hazards - hazards related to the behaviour of natural systems affecting people and facilities. The objective of the program is to improve the use of science in hazard and disaster management decision- and policy-making.

Themes

Hazards, Disasters, Risk management.

Target audience

University students, Disaster management professionals.

Admission requirement

BSc, BA (Geog), BSc (Hons) or BE/BE (Hons); or approval by course director. Proficiency in English (TOEFL, IELTS) for applicants whose first language is not English.

Frequency

Annual

Language

English.

Application procedure

A completed application form, originals or certified true copies of university academic transcripts that list the courses studied and the grades achieved , originals or certified true copies of evidence of graduation, evidence of English language competence (if English is not the first language of the applicant), a summary of research proposal with the application for admission.

Scholarship

Limited scholorships are available. For details please see scholarships and prizes.

Tuition and cost

Fees for the academic year 2008 yet to be finalised.

Deadline

01 November 2007

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