Humanitarian, emergency and disaster management
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Humanitarian, Emergency and Disaster Management

Whether you’re changing career or taking the next step, we have a course for you.

Learn about holistic approaches for preparing, preventing and responding to crises in Australia and across the globe. Plus, you’ll be taught by industry experts, examine real-life case studies, and benefit from close connections with government, NGOs and leading aid agencies.

Study online, on-campus, full-time or part-time, so you can fit studies around your career and life.

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Available 100% online Australia-wide

Postgraduate Short Courses

In as little as 6 months, you can complete a Graduate Certificate to gain specialist knowledge in your field. Designed for working professionals who already hold an undergraduate degree, these fast and flexible qualifications can be studied 100% online. 

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  • #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes

    The Good Universities Guide 2023 ranks CDU as a leader for postgraduate employment outcomes

  • Hands-on industry projects and placements

    Graduate with the skills you need to succeed

  • 30 years' experience in distance and online education

    We have what it takes to support flexible study

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2023

Graduate Certificate of Emergency and Disaster Management (UEMDM1 - 2023)
1 year/s Part-time
Not available to international students.
Casuarina campus, Online
Not available to international students.
Graduate Certificate of Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (UHEPR1 - 2023)
0.5 year/s Full-time
1 year/s Part-time
0.5 year/s Full-time
1 year/s Part-time
Online
Online
Graduate Certificate of Leadership (Police, Fire and Emergency Services) (ULPFE1 - 2023)
1 year/s Part-time
Not available to international students.
Casuarina campus, Online
Not available to international students.
Graduate Diploma of Emergency and Disaster Management (TEMDM1 - 2023)
1 year/s Full-time
2 year/s Part-time
1 year/s Full-time
Casuarina campus, Online
Casuarina campus
Master of Emergency and Disaster Management (SEMDM1 - 2023)
2 year/s Full-time
4 year/s Part-time
2 year/s Full-time
Casuarina campus, Online
Casuarina campus
Master of Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (SHEPR1 - 2023)
1.5 year/s Full-time
3 year/s Part-time
1.5 year/s Full-time
3 year/s Part-time
Online
Online
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