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DISASTER management is a strategy for preventing, reducing, managing and overcoming catastrophic events that threaten human lives. It works by identifying potential disasters, whether man-made or natural, and by preparing contingency plans and procedures to activate when a disaster strikes.
Know your domain: A Master's course in disaster management combines thematic and issue-based subjects covering areas such as the links between environment, livelihood and disasters.
The curriculum also covers the skills needed for disaster intervention and prevention. The programme builds a multi-disciplinary knowledge base, and students gain expertise in areas like logistics and supply chain management, public health, information and communication, and peace, all of which prove useful over the long term.
Be eligible: The Master's programme requires a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, while correspondence certificate courses require Class 12. Working professionals can apply for short and long-term courses. An MBA requires at least one year of work experience.
Entry level salaries: Pay ranges from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 1 lakh, depending on the sector and job profile. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority, a public sector enterprise, for instance, offers a junior executive assistant a consolidated salary of Rs. 20,000.
DISASTER management is a strategy for preventing, reducing, managing and overcoming catastrophic events that threaten human lives. It works by identifying potential disasters, whether man-made or natural, and by preparing contingency plans and procedures to activate when a disaster strikes.
Know your domain: A Master's course in disaster management combines thematic and issue-based subjects covering areas such as the links between environment, livelihood and disasters.
The curriculum also covers the skills needed for disaster intervention and prevention. The programme builds a multi-disciplinary knowledge base, and students gain expertise in areas like logistics and supply chain management, public health, information and communication, and peace, all of which prove useful over the long term.
Be eligible: The Master's programme requires a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, while correspondence certificate courses require Class 12. Working professionals can apply for short and long-term courses. An MBA requires at least one year of work experience.
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Job prospects: Employment opportunities exist in government and non-government organisations as well as consultancy firms. You could also pursue a career in research, training and teaching.
For example, you might work at institutions such as the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, State Institute of Disaster Management, Urban Disaster Risk Reduction Research Centre, JTCDM, SVARAJ in Doddaballapur, Kerala, and international NGOs like the Red Cross. Large industrial establishments also run disaster management cells.
Where to study: "The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) offers short-term courses lasting one to five days. These programmes are mainly intended for mid- and senior-level government officials," says Colonel Prabod Pathak of NIDM. "We also have web-based e-learning courses of four and six weeks, in collaboration with The World Bank, Washington," he adds.
The Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster Management offers a Master's course. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi offers an MBA in Disaster Management. Training is also provided by The Disaster Management Institute, Madhya Pradesh, All India Disaster Management Institute and Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management, among others.
For example, you might work at institutions such as the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, State Institute of Disaster Management, Urban Disaster Risk Reduction Research Centre, JTCDM, SVARAJ in Doddaballapur, Kerala, and international NGOs like the Red Cross. Large industrial establishments also run disaster management cells.
Where to study: "The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) offers short-term courses lasting one to five days. These programmes are mainly intended for mid- and senior-level government officials," says Colonel Prabod Pathak of NIDM. "We also have web-based e-learning courses of four and six weeks, in collaboration with The World Bank, Washington," he adds.
The Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster Management offers a Master's course. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi offers an MBA in Disaster Management. Training is also provided by The Disaster Management Institute, Madhya Pradesh, All India Disaster Management Institute and Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management, among others.
Select courses in Disaster Management | |||
Institute | Course | Eligibility | Course fee (Rs) |
Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster Management, TISS,Mumbai | MA/ M.Sc in Disaster Management | Bachelor's degree in any discipline | 2.33 lakhs (including hostel fees) |
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) | MBA in Disaster Management | Graduates, students with Master's degree and work experience are preferred | 1.6 lakhs |
Entry level salaries: Pay ranges from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 1 lakh, depending on the sector and job profile. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority, a public sector enterprise, for instance, offers a junior executive assistant a consolidated salary of Rs. 20,000.
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