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Discover learning opportunities that align with your interests and career goals in building disaster resilience.

This page provides a curated list of academic programmes focused on disaster risk reduction (DRR), resilience, climate change adaptation, and related fields. Whether you are a student, researcher, or professional looking to advance your knowledge, you can find degree programs, short courses, and training opportunities from institutions worldwide.

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Academic programme
United States of America
Disaster management and humanitarian assistance summer institute
Location Manoa, Hawaii Degree Disaster management humanitarian assistance graduate certificate Description The Disaster Management Humanitarian Assistance (DMHA) certificate is a 16 credit program that provides an academic course of study aimed at
  • University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Academic programme
United States of America
MSc disaster resilience leadership
Although there are many graduate programs that focus on disaster and risk management, none of them targets specifically the role and development of leadership and resilience in producing effective programs or outcomes.
  • Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy, Tulane University
Academic programme
United States of America
MA: International Disaster Psychology
The Master’s Degree in International Disaster Psychology (MAIDP) program at GSPP prepares students to work internationally and domestically with communities that have experienced disasters.
  • University of Denver
Academic programme
United States of America
Professional Master's in Disaster Management
Florida International University's Professional Master's in Disaster Management allows students to expand their understanding of disaster management and humanitarian assistance fundamentals.
  • Florida International University
Academic programme
United States of America
Graduate Certificate in Disaster Management (online)
Location Online Description The Graduate Certificate in Disaster Management serves to increase the knowledge of public health and other professionals to manage preparation, response and recovery activities resulting from natural and man-made disasters
  • College of Public Health, University of South Florida
Academic programme
United States of America
Homeland Security and Crisis Management degree
Description In this specialized curriculum, students can work with simulated models from FEMA and other agencies to understand specific techniques for protecting critical infrastructures, intelligence gathering, and technologies in homeland security and
  • American InterContinental University
Academic programme
United States of America
EMHS: Community Resilience Degree
The community resilience concentration is a part of the Master of Arts in Emergency Management and Homeland Security is offered by the College of Public Service & Community Solutions through ASU Online
  • Arizona State University
Academic programme
United States of America
EMHS: Biosecurity and Threat Management
The Biosecurity and Threat Management concentration of the Emergency Management and Homeland Security (EMHS) master’s degree prepares students to utilize best practices toward protecting living organisms against hazardous biological agents.
  • Arizona State University