Dear Radix Members,
For your information, the School of Nursing (NU) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) & The Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) - http://www.hcri.manchester.ac.uk, The University of Manchester (UoM), UK are offering a MSc in ‘Disaster Management (Resilience, Response and Relief)’ - http://sn.polyu.edu.hk/en/programmes/postgraduate_studies/master_of_science_in_disaster_management/index.html.
Description
This programme provides participants with the opportunity to develop and expand knowledge, understanding and judgment in theoretical and practical disaster management and humanitarian action.
Mode of Study: Online
Programme Characteristics
• Designed to equip students with advanced knowledge, and to continue their personal development in disaster risk management and humanitarianism;
• Underpinned by a multidisciplinary approach that enables graduates to conduct theoretical and practical analysis, as well as evaluation to support disaster management and humanitarian action in global health contexts;
• Conducted by experienced disaster teaching team members who are trainers for continuing education courses and postgraduate programmes in disaster management;
• Collaborates with the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute at The University of Manchester, a leading global centre for the study of humanitarianism and international disaster management;
• Provides students with hands-on field placement experience to support their future career development; and
• Offers flexible online study that enables part-time students to obtain a master's degree without residency and boundary restrictions.
Compulsory Subjects
• Advanced Research Methods (Qualitative Research)
• Advanced Research Methods (Quantitative Research)
• Dissertation
Core Subjects
• Disaster Preparedness
• Emergency Humanitarian Assistance
• Introduction to Disaster Risk Management
• Recovery and Rehabilitation in a Disaster
• Risk, Vulnerability and Resilience Assessment
Elective Subjects
• Community Approach to Health
• Disaster and Mental Health
• Field Placement
• Humanitarianism and Conflict Response: Inquiries
Geographical coverage: Global
Duration: 2.5 years
Scholarship: Self-financed
For further information about the programme, please contact The General Office, School of Nursing:
Tel: (852) 2766 4369;
Fax: (852) 2364 9663;
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Visit:
http://www.hcri.manchester.ac.uk/
http://sn.polyu.edu.hk/en/programmes/postgraduate_studies/master_of_science_in_disaster_management/index.html