Diploma in Comprehensive Hazards & Risk Management
Program Overview
The Diploma in Comprehensive Hazards and Risk Management was introduced in 2015 and rolled out in 2016. It is designed for students and professionals who need to understand and manage the wide range of natural and human-induced hazards affecting Papua New Guinea — including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, landslides, floods, droughts, and industrial hazards.
The program provides practical and theoretical foundations in hazard identification, risk assessment, disaster preparedness, emergency response, and recovery planning. Papua New Guinea's location in one of the world's most seismically and volcanically active regions makes this program of immediate national significance. Graduates work in government disaster management offices, emergency services, resource companies, and development organisations.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for the Diploma in Comprehensive Hazards and Risk Management:
- Successful completion of the Science Foundation Year at UPNG or equivalent.
- Achieve the School's minimum GPA progression requirements.
- Alternatively, relevant professional experience in emergency management, hazard assessment, or a related field may be considered for mature-age or non-school leaver entry.
- Contact the School of Natural and Physical Sciences for current intake and selection criteria.
Course Structure
Year 1
- 1.22333Introduction to Disaster Risk Management
- 1.22334Comprehensive Hazards & Risk Management Research
Course codes shown are indicative. Please contact the School directly for official course codes and credit information.