Who it's for

The MA in Disaster and Emergency Management is designed for existing and aspiring disaster management and emergency services professionals. The program appeals to working professionals who want to upgrade their education and students who want to pursue a career in disaster and emergency management.

Suitable applicants include senior and mid-level managers from public sector, private sector and not-for-profit organizations who currently possess an undergraduate degree (preferred), and/or those who have extensive direct experience/training in the field.  Such individuals include provincial and local government emergency response program planners and managers, Canadian military personnel, RCMP and municipal police officers, ambulance, paramedic and health sector professionals, firefighters, risk management and business continuity professionals, insurance and disaster recovery professionals, and international humanitarian and disaster relief workers from such organizations as the Red Cross and the United Nations.

Students with a relevant undergraduate degree may also be considered.

Applicants who do not have the formal academic education to qualify for admission may be assessed on the basis of both their formal education and their informal learning, in accordance with the Flexible Admission Policy.