Certificate and diploma programs in disaster preparedness, mitigation and management
Pathumthani
Recent intense occurrences of disasters all over the earth leading to massive loss of life and destruction of infrastructure have grabbed the attention of the world. Receiving less attention is disaster risk management – the know-how to prepare for such disasters and to reduce their effects. The academicians and practitioners at AIT, and its partner institutions are determined to contribute more toward bringing this know-how to disaster managers and engineers.
The aim of this academic program is to instill the necessary interdisciplinary capacities to manage and minimize the effects of disasters in people on the front lines of disaster response and preparedness. Courses are designed to accommodate applicants with engineering, architecture, natural and social science, as well as management backgrounds.
For more information e-mail at [email protected].
The target groups of this program include, but not limited to, those who are:
- Looking for a career in disaster preparedness, mitigation and management
- Currently working in disaster related institutions
- Administrators, managers and policy makers of local and national governments
- NGO and donor agency workers
- Employees of disaster related units/divisions of international organizations and foundations
- Academic faculty and staff in Asian universities
- Educators and researchers in disaster related areas
Applicants with engineering, architecture, natural and social sciences, and management backgrounds are eligible to apply for this program. Those with backgrounds in relevant fields of study or work experiences will be given priority for selection.
Please note that admission to AIT requires proof of English language proficiency such as certificate of English as medium of instruction or test scores of TOEFL, TOEIC, CU-TEP, etc. (Please view Admission requirements and procedures for more information). Proof of English may be submitted within a month after the application deadline.
Bi-annual
Applications for admission are accepted on an ongoing basis. To ensure sufficient time for visa processing and other formalities, applications must reach AIT by November 15 for the January semester and June 15 for the August semester.
Those who wish to avail of scholarships must submit all the requirements before October 15 for the January semester and March 15 for the August semester for maximum consideration of credentials.
On-line application can be made at AIT website and Applcation procedure page. Application forms can also be downloaded, filled up and sent to AIT by post. Application forms can be found here. For more information on application requirements and procedures of the Institute, visit the webpage of the Admissions Office.
A number of scholarships and fellowships are available for this program. The Korean Endowment Fund Scholarships, STARR Foundation Scholarships, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships, and the Netherlands Ministry for Development Cooperation Scholarships are available to qualified applicants. Those who wish to apply for these scholarships must comply with, and complete the requirements as well as submit their applications before October 15 for the January semester and March 15 for the August semester for maximum consideration of credentials.
Scholarships from the Royal Thai Government (RTG) are also available for Thai applicants to the program. Click here for more information on available scholarships and assistantships in AIT.
For more information about tuition fees please visit DPMM page.
Applications for admission are accepted on an ongoing basis. To ensure sufficient time for visa processing and other formalities, applications must reach AIT by November 15 for the January semester and June 15 for the August semester.
Those who wish to avail of scholarships must submit all the requirements before October 15 for the January semester and March 15 for the August semester for maximum consideration of credentials.
Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DPMM) Program
Asian Institute of Technology
Room No. E236 (SERD Building)
P O Box 4, Klong Luang
Pathumthani 1210, THAILAND
Phone: +66 2 524 6430
Fax: +66 2 524 6439
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]