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
- 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
- Comprehensive online assessment
Duration and Structure
- 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: [email protected]
Website: www.globalreliefinstitute.org