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Academic programmes

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
India
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.
  • School of Planning and Architecture
Academic programme
India
Certificate Course in Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Management
Location Gandhinagar, Gujarat Description This certificate course introduces participants to key concepts, principles and practices in disaster management, business continuity and contingency plans with respect to their public or private organization. It
  • Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management
  • Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority
Academic programme
India
Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster and Livelihood Recovery
Location Mumbai Description A post disaster recovery programme provides an opportunity to build back better and improve living conditions of the people who are affected. It integrates DRR and resilience into recovery through structural measures, policies
  • Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Academic programme
India
Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Methods - field course in India
A 3-week field course in India for humanitarian professionals.
  • University of Copenhagen
Academic programme
India
Certificate Programme and Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management
The Certificate Programme and Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management, aims at providing a basic understanding of the various components of disaster management by enhancing knowledge, capacities and skills, and perspective on disasters.
  • Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Academic programme
India
MBA Disaster Management Programme
1st Year The first year of the programme is divided into two semesters. The first semester contributes towards 7 compulsory core courses and second semester contributes towards 8 compulsory core courses with 4 credits each.
  • Institute of Land and Disaster Management