Master of Science in Disaster Management
- Entry level
- A bachelor's degree
- Field of study
- Peace & Security
- Duration
- 2 years
- Institution
- National University of Science and Technology
Entry requirements
Postgraduate: what you need to apply
A bachelor's degree
Postgraduate study follows a first degree. School grades alone do not qualify you.
As the institution publishes it
An Honours degree in Disaster Management or equivalent; OR a relevant bachelor's degree in Social Science or any other discipline. Disaster risk and emergency management experience is an advantage. Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed.
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About this programme
Advanced study of disaster risk reduction and emergency management for managers in government, NGOs and the private sector. Offered at master's level, it builds on a first degree and typically combines coursework with a research project or dissertation.
What you will study
Disaster risk management, vulnerability and resilience, emergency management, climate adaptation, humanitarian response, research methods and a research project.
Further study and pathways
PhD research in disaster risk management.
More details
- Campus basis
- Stated in the advert
- 'A' Level requirement
- Not specified
- 'O' Level requirement
- Not specified
- Study options (campus: mode)
- Bulawayo: Mode not stated | Harare: Mode not stated
- Degree requirement (class and field)
- An Honours degree in Disaster Management or equivalent | a relevant bachelor's degree in Social Science or any other discipline
- Diploma / certificate / professional qualification
- Not specified
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