Academic Programmes

Academic programmes across the world which offer education on all levels (including bachelor, master, diploma, etc.) related to disaster risk reduction.

Academic Programme Level

Academic Programme Type

Region & Country

Academic programme

In person

Sustainable recovery: intensive course

Location Lund Description This is an optional advanced course in the Master of disaster management programme. The global impact of disaster- and conflict related crises has resulted in increased focus on the effectiveness of subsequent recovery efforts

Type

University programme

Location: Sweden

University of Copenhagen
Lund University

Academic programme

In person

Risk assessment methods: intensive course

Location Lund Description This is an optional advanced course in the Master of disaster management programme. Assessing risks is a crucial task in any serious attempt to substantially reduce disaster losses. Without an understanding of the relevant risks

Type

University programme

Location: Sweden

University of Copenhagen
Lund University

Academic programme

In person

Risk in modern world: local, regional and global perspectives

Location Poznan Degree 7 ECTS points Description The course introduces current discussions on risk and the importance of risks in modern social life. The issues of vulnerability, uncertainty, and basic concepts of risk are discussed. The theoretical

Type

University programme

Location: Poland Duration Winter semester, 15 weeks

Adama Mickiewicza University

Academic programme

In person

Master of Planning with specializations in Urban Planning

The programme is designed to prepare students to analyse the physical, social, cultural, economic and ecological dimensions of urban settlements, comprehend their problems, and evolving measures to address issues and emerging challenges.

Type

University programme

Location: India Duration Starts each July for 2 semesters

School of Planning and Architecture

Academic programme

In person

Diploma in Disaster Preparedness and Management

Location Peshawar Degree Outcome of the diploma programme: The programme is intended to train students to function as a disaster manager and carry out independent research on issues related to disaster preparedness and management. Description The

Type

University programme

Location: Pakistan Duration One year.

Centre for Disaster Preparedness and Management

Academic programme

In person

Emergency administration and planning

Location Denton, Texas Description The Bachelor of Science program in Emergency Administration and Planning offers an innovative curriculum emphasizing professional competency for undergraduates interested in a career in the emergency and disaster

Type

University programme

Location: United States of America

University of North Texas

Academic programme

In person

Diploma in disaster risk management

Description A comprehensive diploma course in disaster risk management is being offered by Preston University in order to develop a pool of professionally trained manpower, which will possess knowledge and skills in this field. The principal aim of this

Type

University programme

Location: Pakistan Duration 6 Months

Preston University

Academic programme

In person

MA programme in Climate and Society

The MA in Climate and Society is a program that trains professionals and academics to understand and address the impacts of climate variability and climate change on society and the environment.

Type

University programme

Location: United States of America Duration Students complete the twelve-month M.A. Program in Climate and Society in three semesters: autumn, spring, and summer. The program begins in August and all coursework is completed by the following August. Degrees are awarded in October.