MSc Disaster Management

The MSc Disaster Management course offered by Bournemouth University is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with advanced skills and knowledge to manage and reduce the impact of disasters. The program is tailored to enable learners to explore and develop their ability to manage disaster-related scenarios, view such scenarios from a myriad of angles from economic to political, and ultimately seek to mitigate impact through smart management systems. Course Content: The course offers a variety of theoretical frameworks and skills, underpinned by field-based case studies. Throughout the course, students have opportunities to interact with professionals in the field of disaster management and humanitarian sectors. You'll have access to guest speakers from organizations such as MapAction and Evidence Aid who will share their experiences and insights. Key Modules: Core units include Economics of Disasters, Approaches to Disaster Management, Management Systems for Disasters, and Principles and Concepts in Disasters. Optional units offered range from Project Management, Geographical Information Systems, and Leadership and Management in the Humanitarian and Disaster Management Context.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Institute of Risk Management (IRM). Graduates may apply to become IRM Certified Risk Professional, and members of Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management (ICPEM) and the British Standards Institution (BSI).Future Careers: The employment expectation upon completion of the course is high, due to the prevalent need for disaster management protection across all sectors. Graduates could proceed to work in various fields including humanitarian relief, emergency planning, disaster risk reduction, military and defense, environmental and climate policy areas, insurance, resilience officers in various sectors, and consultancy. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.