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Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management
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  • Qualification: level:

    Postgraduate

  • Duration:

    6 months full-time or part-time equivalent

  • Units:

    4

  • Start date:

    Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct,

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Overview
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Lead emergency operations from the front line

This postgraduate degree in Emergency and Disaster Management with QUT Online examines the underlying drivers of risk from a healthcare perspective taking into account the risk factors during, and in the aftermath of, an emergency.

Emergency and disaster management is a vital field within the healthcare industry and has a profound impact on the lives of individuals and communities who find themselves at the front line of a hazardous event.

When an emergency arises, strong leadership, management skills and effective communication are vital. Competent leaders in emergency and disaster management will be able to coordinate efficient responses and be cognisant of the rapidly evolving circumstances.

You will gain practical skills in crisis communication, and planning and learn to act decisively in unstable and unpredictable situations.

Subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course.

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Entry Requirements

You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management with the following:

  • A completed recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline; or; or

  • A completed recognised diploma qualification (or higher award) with at least three full years of full-time equivalent (FTE) professional work experience which includes at least one year in a supervisory or leadership role (e.g. with responsibility for decision-making, team work, quality assurance, and/or policy development; or  or

  • Current registration within the applicant’s field of practice with a nationally recognised professional body with at least three years full-time equivalent (FTE) professional work experience; or  or

  • For applicants working in a field of practice that does not have a nationally recognised professional body, at least seven years full-time equivalent (FTE) professional experience in a supervisory or leadership role (e.g. with responsibility for decision making, team work, quality assurance, and/or policy development) or

This course is not available to international students

Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for this program

  • 2024 full fees: $12,000

  • 2024 CSP fees: $4,500

    QUT offers Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for this course to eligible domestic students. A CSP is subsidised by the Australian government, meaning that you do not need to pay a significant portion of your course fees.

    Speak to one of our Course Consultants for help accessing a Commonwealth Supported Place in 2024.

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Course Units

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EMERGENCY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

What you will learn

Risk management

Learn strategies to manage the various risks during and in the wake of hazardous events.

Crisis communication planning and decision-making

Implement coherent crisis communication plans to ensure emergency and disaster response efforts are well-coordinated and effective.

Agile leadership

Be vigilant as a leader to the rapidly changing circumstances that emergency situations present, and coordinate effective countermeasures.

Disaster prevention and mitigation

Develop programs that promote sustainable resilience in advance, and have the scope to mitigate the physical, social, environmental and economic impact in an emergency.

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Support

Our dedicated support team are here to help you when you need it. They are available online or over the phone seven days a week to answer all your questions. They are here to help with everything from technical support to academic questions. QUT Online has the tools and people to make your postgraduate study achievable and enjoyable.

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Career opportunities

Emergency Coordinator

Provide leadership for an organisation and ensure it has a sustainable and resilient disaster and emergency response plan.

Incident Support Officer

Advise an organisation regarding a range of emergency events and assist with projects to draft more effective disaster response and recovery plans.

Training Coordinator

Coordinate high-quality training programs that ensure an organisation is well-prepared to respond effectively to disaster and emergency events.

Emergency Services Officer

Assume responsibility within an organisation for the delivery of a rigorous and comprehensive emergency response and security service.

Learning at QUT Online

A unique opportunity

Whether you’re advancing or changing your career, studying online is the flexible way to achieve your goal, allowing you to log on and learn when it suits.

Your network

We are ranked in the top 50 universities in the world for employer-student connections. And when you study with us, our connections become your connections.

Learning that suits you best

Fit study into your life, when it suits you. If you study on your lunch break, or after your kids are in bed, you can access everything you need, wherever you are.

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