MSc Crisis and Disaster Management 

The MSc Crisis and Disaster Management course offered by the University of Portsmouth is a comprehensive program aiming to equip students with the skills to effectively manage both crisis and disaster situations. This course is designed to provide students with a sound knowledge of the potential impact of disaster events, and the appropriate methods of managing crises and disaster events.Course Content: The course is divided into two core parts. In the first part, students learn about theoretical framework and concepts related to crisis management and hazard risk assessment. Topics such as disasters and development, geo-hazards, and crisis and controversy environment are covered in depth. In the second part, students undertake a research project directly related to crisis and disaster management, during which they are required to apply all their knowledge learned in the previous semesters.Key Modules: The key modules covered include Earthquake and Volcanic Hazard Risk Assessment, Disasters and Development, and Crisis and Controversy. There is also a dissertation project which students undertake, under the guidance of an academic advisor.Accreditations: While the course itself is not listed as being accredited by any specific body, the University of Portsmouth is a recognized institution of higher education and its programs are respected within the academic community.Future Careers: Graduates from the MSc Crisis and Disaster Management course have been successful in finding roles within humanitarian NGOs, emergency planning services, and public service organizations. The skills gained from this course are also applicable to careers in risk management, emergency service development, and contingency planning.For more information on this course, please visit the [official course page.](https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/msc-crisis-and-disaster-management)