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Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience at the University of Newcastle equips graduates from diverse backgrounds with resilience and sustainable development skills to help build a more resilient future. Students learn to anticipate and reduce disaster risks and to handle the impacts of extreme events, so that organisations can mitigate disaster risks while protecting lives and revenue. Graduates work in disaster management, policy development and community resilience roles.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
2 terms of coursework
- Disaster Risk and Resilience Principles
- Community-led Resilience and Leadership
- Disaster Resilience Economics and Business Resilience
- Disaster Governance and International Frameworks
- Methods for Evidence-Based Decisions in Disasters
- Disaster Risk and Resilience Capstone Project
- Aboriginal Communities: Advocacy, Development and Partnerships
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Project Management Principles
- Decolonisation and Indigenous Ways of Knowing
- First Nations Community Engagement and Indigenous Cultural Heritage
- Biodiversity, Conservation Science and Management
- Environmental Legislation and Policy
- Sustainability and Ecosystem Health
- Environmental Management
- Impact Assessment and Climate Change Policy
- Geographies of Development
- Spatial Science
- Advanced Remote Sensing Data and Applications
- Managing Under Uncertainty
- Managing Human Resources in International Organisations
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resource and Organisational Development
- Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
- Database Management 1
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Management AccountantANZSCO 221112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
External AuditorANZSCO 221213
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211
On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline; alternative pathways may be available based on relevant work experience.
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