Under graduate and graduate programme in disaster management
Bachelor of Science in Disaster Management (Hons) and B. Sc. Disaster Management (Hons) degrees
The nature and frequency of natural and human induced disasters especially large scale catastrophic events have been increasing these days. Impact of climatic change has also triggered these events. In order to prepare the nation of 150 million people, Bangladesh requires professionals with the background and education in dealing with natural and man-made hazards. The undergraduate degree programme in Bachelor of Science in Disaster Management (Hons) [B.Sc. DM (Hons)] would help the students to build careers in addressing disaster & emergency management, public security and Climate Change issues.
The curriculum in the degree programme is based on the core competencies for disaster managers and climate change specialists. The student obtaining this degree is prepared for employment in national administrative bodies, disaster management departments, local governments and international humanitarian agencies, private corporations, industries, educational and health care institutions.
To earn B. Sc. Disaster Management (Hons) degree, students must complete a minimum of 156 credits in 08 semesters and 01 internship semester with research and reporting. The Faculty of Disaster Management supports the under graduate students by facilitating them with 06 months internee programme in 9th semester and most efficient and organized hands on field training and study tour outside the university at different disaster affected area of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Space Research and Remote Sensing Organization (SPARRSO), Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) and Cyclone Preparedness Programme (CPP) to enhance their management, communication, leadership and decision making skills for Disaster Management. Through a range of social, cultural, leadership and educational experiences, coupled with academic excellence, the Disaster Management honors students have ‘at The Faculty of Disaster Management’ the opportunity to become a world class disaster manager, able to affect positive change.
This programme will emphasis the students to take the challenge to face all-hazards approach, in all sectors covering the different phases of disaster management, risk assessment, risk reduction, mitigation, prevention and emergency preparation, relief, recovery, reconstruction and development.
Students those who have passed the Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSC) or equivalent and Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (HSC) or equivalent and GEC/O Level and A Level students
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Foreign students willing to be admitted in Bachelor of Science Disaster Management (Hons) Degree of Patuakhali Science and Technology University are requested to visit http://www.pstu.ac.bd/ website for detail information
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