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