About the course

Earthquakes, wildfires and epidemics are just some of the reasons qualified, trained emergency management professionals are needed around the world. York is the only university in Canada to offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Disaster & Emergency Management, and is a place where you’ll learn to better understand and mitigate potential disasters.

　　In this highly specialized program, students examine topics such as business continuity planning, emergency and disaster risk management, crisis communications, ethics and terrorism.

　　Our respected, internationally recognized faculty are all active in research and bring that timely knowledge into the classroom. You’ll also benefit from networking opportunities and connections to experts through conferences, events and a field-placement course. Some courses are taught by practitioners working in the field, such as local emergency managers.

　　Our graduates are involved in emergency management, public safety and consultancy within governments, multinational companies and NGOs.

　　Learn to analyze complex information and make sound decisions in challenging and difficult circumstances.

　　Understand strategies to help save lives and property, reduce damage and speed a community’s recovery from disasters and emergencies.

　　Apply the key concepts, methodologies and technologies used by emergency management professionals to real-life challenges. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: CA$136,266

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Toronto
Summer (May), 2024	Toronto
Fall (September), 2024	Toronto
Winter (January), 2025	Toronto
Summer (May), 2025	Toronto
Fall (September), 2025	Toronto
Winter (January), 2026	Toronto
Summer (May), 2026	Toronto

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for York University

High School Degree. All Official Transcripts. IB diploma point scores of 30 is required.

　　IELTS - 6.5. TOEFL IBT - 83.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at York University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　351st / 1250

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