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6 months full-time or part-time equivalent
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Feb, Apr, Jul, Oct
Studying this postgraduate degree in Emergency and Disaster Management with QUT Online, you will examine the underlying drivers of risk, taking into account the risk factors during, and in the aftermath of, an emergency.
Emergency and disaster management is a vital sector 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 natural or man-made disaster.
When an emergency situation does arise, strong leadership in the form of effective management is vital. Effective leaders are able to coordinate efficient responses that factor in unpredictability and rapidly changing circumstances.
You will gain practical skills in crisis communication planning and decision-making, and learn to operate in unstable and unpredictable environments with decisiveness.
You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management with the following:
This course is not available to international students.
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Learn strategies to manage the various risks during and in the wake of man-made, weather and climate-related disasters.
Implement coherent crisis communication plans to ensure emergency and disaster response efforts are well-coordinated and effective.
Be vigilant as a leader to the rapidly changing circumstances that emergency situations present, and coordinate effective countermeasures.
Plan and coordinate programs that promote sustainable resilience ahead of time, and have the scope to mitigate the physical, social, environmental and economic impact of an emergency situation.
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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Provide leadership for an organisation and ensure it has a sustainable and resilient disaster and emergency response plan.
Advise an organisation regarding a range of emergency events – both man-made and natural – and assist with projects to draft more effective disaster response and recovery plans.
Coordinate high-quality training programs that ensure an organisation is well-prepared to respond effectively to disaster and emergency events.
Assume responsibility within an organisation for the delivery of a rigorous and comprehensive emergency response and security service.
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.
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.
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.
Studying a Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management is great preparation for work across a broad range of health care services.
The Graduate Diploma in Health Management emphasises fast-thinking, future-ready skills and strategies that prepare you for the challenge of taking on a managerial health role.
If you have a passion for leadership and health services, then career advancement into a management or executive role in health policy or health care could be the choice for you.
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