York University's innovative and interdisciplinary approach to graduate studies allows students the freedom to chart their own career paths. Studying on either a full-time or part-time basis in our flexible programs will allow you to pursue your own area of special interest. We offer funding assistance for fieldwork, conference presentations and research, ensuring your studies will be well supported and encouraged. The program houses an impressive group of academics specializing in areas like emergency planning, decision-making, leadership, humanitarianism, crisis management and many others. You will acquire the knowledge and understanding needed to enter and pursue a career in the field of disaster management or to engage in more advanced studies.
MDEM
The Master in Disaster & Emergency Management is a unique program developed in response to the growing recognition of the urgent need for graduate-level education in this new and important field.
PhD
The doctoral program in Disaster & Emergency Management aims to competitively recruit from high-calibre prospective students across Canada and around the world.
Chart your own academic path. Do things differently at York.
Whatever direction you choose, York’s Faculty of Graduate Studies is committed to making your education a meaningful and rewarding experience. You can look forward to stimulating seminar classes, one-on-one advising, and working closely with faculty distinguished in their fields of research. We offer funding assistance for fieldwork, conference presentations, and research ensuring your studies will be well supported and encouraged. A vibrant graduate community bonds students with similar interests and keeps research creative and engaging.
At York, you will join a dynamic, multicultural community of faculty, students, and staff dedicated to testing the boundaries and structures of knowledge. Open to the world, York’s graduate programs offer you the opportunity to participate in innovative and groundbreaking learning and research.
York University's innovative and interdisciplinary approach to graduate studies allows students the freedom to chart their own career paths. Studying on either a full-time or part-time basis in this flexible program will allow you to pursue your own area of special interest. We offer funding assistance for fieldwork, conference presentations and research, ensuring your studies will be well supported and encouraged. The program houses an impressive group of academics specializing in areas like emergency planning, decision-making, leadership, humanitarianism, crisis management and many others. You will acquire the knowledge and understanding needed to enter and pursue a career in the field of disaster management or to engage in more advanced studies.
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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.