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Master's Degree - Business & Media
Disaster Management via distance learning
This Master's Degree of disaster management shows how to deal with the human, material, economic or environmental impacts act before, during and after disasters strike, often providing assistance in some of the world’s most hostile environments. Disaster managers seek to save lives and reduce human suffering, protect and restore livelihoods, and reduce the risks faced by communities affected by disaster and the collateral conflicts generated.
Academic Supervisor : Anna Sofie Helen Bolin
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The Master's Degree online via distance learning provides students with specialized training. Students acquire practical knowledge and specific skills in courses related directly to the student's concentration. More info...
* 36 to 54 academic credits above a Bachelor's program.
* Duration ranges from 9 to 12 months.
* Program Structure: 70% textbooks + 30% project.
* Admission is open for adults over 25 years of age.
* Bachelor's degree or international equivalent (3 to 4 years of study) is required for admission.
Fees include all: Program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript.
Cost per BIU earned postgraduate credit: 130 Euros (170 US$)
Cost per transferred credit from previous education and/or professional experience if required: 20 Euros (25 US$)
36 ... 54 Academic credits
Tuition Fee :Min. 4.680 Euros (6.120 US$) ... Max. 7.020 Euros (9.180 US$).
"Companies of today value those who demonstrate the will power, responsibility, motivation and capacity for self-improvement required by distance learning higher education." Business Today.
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
Faculty of Business & Media via distance learning
Master's Degree
Disaster Management via distance learning
36 ... 54 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.
Composition:
+ Academic credits - Disaster Management Online
+ Other additional subjects
+ 13 Academic credits - Research methodology and final project or thesis.
+ Academic credits: Disaster Management Online
BIU Earned Credits
Credits earned through the completion of academic work at Bircham International University (Reports, Projects and Thesis).
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
University graduate level continuing education course.
Background in this field of study is recommended.
501DIS - Drinking Water & Health
502DIS - Hygiene & Safety
503DIS - Security & Safety Studies
504DIS - Food Preservation
505DIS - Food Policy & Safety
506DIS - Infectious Diseases
507DIS - Security Risk Analysis
508DIS - Health Program Planning
509DIS - Evacuation & Risk Management
510DIS - Crisis Recovery Center
511DIS - Crisis Counseling
512DIS - Crisis & Emergency Management
513DIS - Disaster Management
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Bibliography: Disaster Management via distance learning
The corresponding textbooks are included in the fees. Once the fee has been paid, the books may take between two to five weeks to reach your address. Bircham International University offices may inform you at any time of the status of your books. If the book is in English, the required report must be written in English unless you have requested to write it in other language and have gained Bircham International University authorization. More info...
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+ Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Business & Media from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Conflict Resolution - Criminology - Cyber Security - Environmental Health - Fire Science - Geopolitics & Geostrategy - Meteorology - Military Strategy - Occupational Safety & Health - Security & Emergency Management - Security & Safety Studies .
Other additional subjects - For example:
Block Chain
Crime Scene & Evidence
Criminal Investigation
Criminology
Crisis & Emergency Management
Crisis Counseling
Crisis Recovery Center
Cryptocurrency
Cyber Security
Data Security & Cryptography
Disaster Management
Electronic Payments Systems
Environmental Risks
Environmental Toxicants
Evacuation & Risk Management
Fire Fighting Strategy
Fire Science
Firefighters & Fire Departments
Geopolitics
Geostrategy
Hazardous Waste Management
Hotel Security Management
Industrial Protection & Espionage
International Conflict Resolution
International Crime & Security
Military Strategy
Occupational Safety & Health
Occupational Toxicants
Risk Management & Insurance
Security Management
Toxicological Risk Assessment
Weather Analysis & Forecasting
+ 13 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Admission requirements: Master's - Disaster Management
Bircham International University distance learning degree admission requirements differ depending upon the Faculty and the major of study. There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, sex, beliefs and/or religion. A minimum of 30% of the total number of credits required by any adult degree program syllabus has to be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience in order to gain admission. A maximum of 20% of the total number of credits required by the distance learning degree program can be transferred from professional and life experience. More info...
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About learning: “Studying has always been my passion. When enrolling at BIU, I was worried not to go in-depth in my studies... I have to admit now, that I was fascinated with the degree program I pursued. It was highly concise but, at the same time, gave me access to invaluable research material”. More info...
Learning outcomes: Master's - Disaster Management
The following learning outcomes are compatible with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning and continuing education. The EQF directives facilitate acceptance of this course credits by many higher education institution. These learning outcomes are achieved after completion of this course with a passing grade. Better grades will demonstrate higher analysis, evaluation and critical thinking skills. More info...
EQF LEVEL 5. Applicable knowledge and problem resolution.
Outcome resulting from course content analysis and practical applications included in the report.
The student will discuss in writing the interrelationships between Disaster Management key concepts and will illustrate the contents with diagrams, charts, examples of practical application, and/or case studies. Several reviews and adjustments of the course contents will be necessary to meet the 20 to 35 pages report length limits and demonstrate a solid specialized knowledge of Disaster Management and its applicability in the professional field of Business & Media. More info...
EQF LEVEL 6. Advanced knowledge and critical understanding.
Outcome resulting from course content assessment and its applicability to problem solving.
The student's ability to combine the different parts of the text and to form a new coherent and harmonic final report will determine the critical understanding of the subject and an advanced knowledge of Disaster Management. The student written report style, content, and structure play an important role in the assessment and applicability of the knowledge about Disaster Management to different Business & Media decision making scenarios and problem-solving. More info...
BIU adapts each Distance Learning Higher Education degree program to the needs of each student. More info...
Master's Degree - Business & Media
Disaster Management Online
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Acceptance of these Distance Learning Higher Education academic credits is always the prerogative of the receiving institution or employer. Recognition criteria differ depending on each educational institution, or company policy, or country legal framework.
Master's Degree - Disaster Management
