MSc Disaster Risk Management & Development Studies
Location
Port Harcourt
Degree
Disaster risk managment and development studies
Description
The main aim of the programme is to provide a holistic academic approach to intended participants to understand Disaster Risk Management and Development issues. The course seeks to provide participants with opportunities for improving their understanding of:
- Vulnerability analysis and patterns
- Conceptual approaches to vulnerability across ecological and social dimensions/perspectives
- Risk assessment application
- Risk reduction strategies and challenges for Nigeria
- Mainstreaming disaster risk reduction in development issues
Themes
The programme is a blend of concepts, principles policies, legal framework, and strategies on governance and disaster risk reduction mainstreaming best practices.
Admission requirement
Admission to the professional M.Sc Degree programme in Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies is open to holders of:
- Honours’ bachelor degrees in Social Sciences, Sciences, Engineering, Social Medicine, Environmental Sciences, Town Planning, Agriculture, Forestry, Communication and Information Technology of not less than 3.00 point on a five (5) point scale of the University of Port Harcourt, or other institution recognized by senate
- HND with at least upper credit in a related discipline plus a minimum credit level pass (CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.00 scale) from the University of Port Harcourt or other institutions recognized by senate
Work experience in scientific, management and policy-oriented departments (especially disaster risk management related organizations) of government and private sector will be added advantage
Application procedure
Please apply online
Contact
Prof. S. B. Arokoyu
Phone: +2348033412733
Email: [email protected]