Master of Disaster Risk Management

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

MA

The Master of Disaster Risk Management (MDRM) Programme concept lies in the balance and links among “Education/Training - Research - Practice”. While knowledge is acquired through “Education/Training,” “Research” allows to make the analysis and “Practice” provides the skills for us to make evidence-based decisions and actions. In this context, the MDRM Programme attempts to develop DRM professionals who will be equipped with these set of skills.

This one-year master program is an initiative by the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Kuala Lumpur and the Japanese Government. It teaches both fundamental principles and technical skills and a series of on-field exercises (including 2-week attachment in Japan) in 2-week modules designed and managed by Malaysian and Japanese experts.

The program is supported by the Japanese University Consortium (JUC), consisting of members including Tsukuba University, Kyoto University, Kyushu University, Yamaguchi University, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Kanazawa University, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED), International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management (ICHARM) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). There are also opportunities to collaborate with university and research institutions across other ASEAN countries through the ASEAN University Network (AUN) administered under the JICA project, AUN/SEED-Net (http://www.seed-net.org/).

This course consists of the following University courses:

1. Research Methodology;
2. Quantitative Data Analysis For Disaster Management.

This course consists of the following Core courses:

1. Integrated Disaster Management;
2. Disaster Data Management And Forecasting;
3. Control Measures And Mitigation Planning;
4. Emergency Response Planning and Communication;
5. Recovery And Reconstruction Management.

And the following Elective courses:

1. Healthcare in Emergencies and Rehabilitation;
2. Geohazard Information for Disaster Risk Assessment;
3. Disaster Education and Preparedness for Social Resilience;
4. Flood Forecasting and Hazard Mapping.

The program also includes a 2-week attachment in Japan in which students are able to acquire hands-on experience in DRRM issues through fieldwork in Japan. Students are also required to submit a MA project (thesis) at the end of the program.

Students may also choose and pick any of the 2-week modules of their choice for a certificate. Please find information for Certified Professional Training (CPT) here.

The program aims to develop entry to mid-career professionals to become future leaders in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM).

More information on admission requirements can be found here.

Annual

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Please visit this link for the application procedure. The online application can be done by clicking here.

More information on scholarships can be found here. The application deadline is 2 October 2020 for full-time students. The deadline for scholarships is earlier. Please contact dppc@utm.my for details.

Fees for full time is RM29,920 (one year – 3 semesters) and RM 35,120 for international students.

2020-10-02

Dr. Shuib Rambat
+60322031585
dppc@utm.my