POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Course Overview
The Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management is designed to equip professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage and mitigate the impacts of both natural and man-made disasters. With the increasing frequency of disasters due to climate change, technological advancements, and other factors, there is a growing need for experts in disaster management to address social and economic consequences effectively.
Course Description
This comprehensive online program integrates humanitarian response with an understanding of development, emphasizing vulnerability and disaster risk reduction as essential components of development. The course recognizes the disproportionate impact of disasters on the poor and marginalized populations, particularly in developing countries, and grounds the study of disaster risk reduction, response, and recovery in the values of justice, equity, and social inclusion.
The curriculum covers all stages of disaster management:
Pre-disaster preparedness and mitigation
Rescue and relief during disasters
Post-disaster rehabilitation, reconstruction, and recovery
Course Outline
MODULE 1: Introduction to Disaster Management
An Introduction to Disaster Management
Social Services in Disaster Situations
MODULE 2: Logistics in Disasters
Humanitarian Logistics: Core Challenges
Humanitarian Logistics: Context and Challenges
Drought, Food Security, and Famine
MODULE 3: Planning for Disasters
Disaster Prevention
Disaster Mitigation
Response to Disaster Impact
Evacuation
MODULE 4: Preparedness and Risk Reduction
Introduction to Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction
Increasing Community Disaster Awareness
Disaster Emergency Needs Assessment
Disaster Program, Information, and Reporting
Improving Disaster Coordination
MODULE 5: Disaster Legislations and Leadership
Disaster Legislations
Military Forces in the Counter Disaster Role
Internal Disaster Assistance
Leadership in Disaster
MODULE 6: Advanced Planning for Disasters
Disaster Prevention
Disaster Mitigation
Response to Disaster Impact
Evacuation
MODULE 7: General Food Distribution in Disasters
Emergency Situations
MODULE 8: Project Management in Disasters
Research Paper
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- Choose a research topic and share it with the moderator
- Write a proposal, incorporating feedback
- Develop chapters three, four, and five of the research paper
- Follow provided guidelines for format
Final Examination
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- Comprehensive online assessment
Duration and Structure
- Course Duration: 12 months (2 semesters)
- Assignments: 10 assignments (70% of the final grade) plus a project paper (30% of the final grade)
- Format: Distance learning
- Languages: English and French
Minimum Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
- An equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Course Fee
- €1500
Contact Details
For more information and to apply, please contact:
Global Relief Institute (GRI)
Email: info@globalreliefinstitute.org
Website: www.globalreliefinstitute.org
