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Welcome to the Graduate Program in Disaster & Emergency Management

Master of Disaster & Emergency Management (MDEM), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

York University offers leading graduate programs in Disaster & Emergency Management. Its Masters degree (MDEM) is the only such program offered in Ontario, and one of just two in Canada. It’s newly established PhD in Disaster & Emergency Management is the first such program in the entire country. In this exciting and rapidly expanding field you will explore key concepts, methodologies and technologies used by emergency management professionals while honing your analytical, research and critical thinking skills. Both the Master's and Doctoral program are offered on a full-time or part-time basis, and prepare you to synthesize large amounts of complex information and make sound decisions in challenging and often difficult circumstances.

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Disaster & Emergency Management at a Glance

Environmental Risks & Management

Natural Hazards

Business Continuity

Public Health

Public Safety & Security

Crisis Management

Humanitarian Aid

Complex Emergencies

Featured Faculty

MDEM graduate Iana Shatilova describes her research project conducted as part of her degree in Disaster & Emergency Management. Iana describes her journey to the program, key learnings and opportunities, and the impact of her research.

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The Graduate Program in Disaster & Emergency Management at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.