Post-baccalaureate Diploma Disaster Management (pbddm)

Equip Yourself to Tackle Public Safety Challenges in a Rapidly Changing World

If you are passionate about disaster management, emergency planning, and public safety, this program is the ideal stepping stone to a rewarding career. Learn how to respond to and manage public safety issues such as climate disasters, identity theft, and more. Gain the expertise to support communities and organizations in times of crisis.

Who Should Take This Program?

Apply to this program if you are looking to enter the dynamic fields of disaster management, emergency preparedness, and public safety. Whether you are a seasoned professional looking to expand your knowledge or a newcomer eager to make a difference, this program will provide the tools you need to thrive.

Program Strengths: Learn from Experts, Succeed in the Field

What You Will Learn: Core Skills in Disaster Management

The Disaster Management and Emergency Planning program covers a broad range of critical subjects, preparing you for every aspect of public safety:

Through active, hands-on learning and real-world challenges, graduates will:

Program Requirements: What You Need to Graduate

To successfully complete the Disaster Management and Emergency Planning program, you must:

Program Format: Study at JIBC’s New Westminster Campus

All courses in the program are offered at JIBC’s New Westminster campus, providing you with the hands-on, practical training you need to excel in the public safety field.

Career Opportunities: Make a Difference in Public Safety

Graduates of this program are well-equipped to pursue careers in emergency management, public safety, and disaster planning roles across a variety of sectors, including government, non-profit organizations, healthcare, and private industry. The skills you gain will position you as a leader in managing critical emergencies and disaster response.

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: Students must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS 6.5, PTE: 58, Duolingo: 120, TOEFL (Internet-based): 80 Minimum sub-scores for all programs: Listening - 20 Reading - 20 Speaking - 20 Writing – 20
Refund Policy

Refunds due to study permit rejection

If you have been denied a study permit/visa and are unable to attend JIBC as a result, you are eligible to ask for a refund of your confirmation deposit and any additional tuition that you may have pre-paid.  

  1. Complete the International Confirmation Deposit Refund Request form. JIBC does not accept hand-written forms.

  2. Email the Office of International Affairs, including your full name and JIBC student ID in the subject line, attaching the International Confirmation Deposit Refund Request form, IRCC’s visa denial letter to the email and a copy of your passport ID page.

JIBC has partnered with Paymytuition to process international refunds. Upon approval of your refund, you will receive an email from studentrefunds@paymytuition.com which will provide you with further instructions on how to complete your refund process.

Please notice that refunds are subject to evaluation upon request with no guarantee of approval. Once a decision is made, correspondence will be emailed to you.

JIBC reserves the right to contact IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) to verify the status of a visa and/or study permit application and/or to authenticate the contents of a study permit refusal letter when processing a refund request.

You were admitted but do not wish to continue your studies at JIBC

  1. Tuition deposits and application fees are nonrefundable and non-transferrable;
  2. Refunds are calculated from the date the student withdraws online or when official withdrawal is received in the Registrar’s Office;
  3. Unpaid fines and other amounts owing will be deducted from the refund;
  4. Students required to withdraw due to violation of the Student Code of Conduct policy are not entitled to a refund;
  5. A full refund is issued if the course is cancelled;
  6. Extenuating circumstances may be considered outside of the deadlines indicated below;
  7. Refund information is provided at the time of registration. 
Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $150
  • LOA Deposit: $5,000
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $17,087.78
  • Total Tuition Fee: $34,175.56
  • Course Duration: 2 years
  • Credentials: Diploma
  • Intake: Program enrolments are currently paused.
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Checklist

Checklist

  • CV/Resume (Dates of education and experience must be mentioned in MM-YYYY format)

Example: Job from MM-YYYY --- to MM-YYYY

  • Valid passport copy
  • Academic documents (Bachelor transcripts and certificate + Senior secondary certificate/WAEC/12th)
  • Medium of instructions letter:  IELTS/ PTE / TOEFL 

    IF ONSHORE STUDENT

  • Stamped copy of visa
  • LOI
  • Study permit
  • Canadian Address:
  • Canadian Contact No:
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