Master of Science Degree in Disaster Risk Management Mscdrm

Master of Science Degree in Disaster Risk Management Mscdrm is a Masters program taught at Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe. Intake: August. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 ½years) options.

The Master of Science Degree in Disaster Risk Management (MScDRM) is a programme focused on disaster and development theories, humanitarian response planning and management, disaster risk management and livelihood security, and disaster risk assessment. Students study public health disaster, conflict management and transformation, project monitoring and evaluation, disaster research methods and techniques, and disaster preparedness and emergency response.

The programme runs as a block release programme for 1 ½ years with an August intake and classes in Harare. Teaching is organised by semesters and levels, including modules such as MDR501 through MDR512, and includes a dissertation module: MDR600.

Modules

• MDR501: Disaster and Development Theories and Approaches.
• MDR502: Humanitarian Response Planning and Management.
• MDR503: Disaster Risk Management and Livelihood Security.
• MDR504: Disaster Risk Assessment.
• MDR505: Public Health Disaster.
• MDR 506: Conflict Management and Transformation
• MDR507: Project Monitoring and Evaluation.
• MDR508: Disaster Research Methods and Techniques.
• MDR509: Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response.
• MDR510: Climate Change, Disaster and Development.
• MDR511; Geo-Information in Disasters.
• MDR512: Disaster Risk Management Policy.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science Degree in Disaster Risk Management Mscdrm at Bindura University of Science Education for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Bindura University of Science Education.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Bindura University of Science Education as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science Degree in Disaster Risk Management Mscdrm.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

An Honours Degree in the following areas of study: Disaster Management, Development Studies, Geography, Biology, Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Social Sciences or any relevant degree with a strong geography background, with degree class 2.2 or better.

Special Entry: Applicants without an Honours Degree or with passes lower than 2.2 may be considered for the programme if they have at least two years relevant experience. Must have passes in ‘O’ Level English and Mathematics.

Mature Entry: Applicants should be 25years and above and have passed Ordinary Level English and Mathematics. Two or more years of working experience in a related field is a must.

Must have passes in ‘O’ Level English and Mathematics.

Applicants should be 25years and above and have passed Ordinary Level English and Mathematics.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.buse.ac.zw/master-of-science-degree-in-disaster-risk-management-mscdrm

• Disaster Manager
• Humanitarian Officer
• Probation Worker
• Civil Protection Officer
• Safety and Health Officer
• Civil Society Officer
• NGO Officer
• Humanitarian Policy Manager
• Community Development Worker