MPHMPH - Disaster Management

Type	Master, e-learning
Nominal duration	18 months (138 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MPH (Master of Public Heath Management (Disaster Management))
Accreditation	Certified by Swiss EduQua via certificate no CH20/0771

Tuition fee	€5,500 one-time An installment plan is also available as follows: An initial deposit of €900.00 after receiving an offer of admission; followed by 11 ‘monthly-installments’ of €445.00. *Additional Fees for Dual Degree Version (optional): €1400.00

Entry qualification	Bachelor's degree (or equivalent / higher) A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent recognized academic title, preferably in a life science-related area. Some work experience in this area is an advantage. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please reach out to our admission staff.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ TOEFL (PBT: 550+; iBT: 80+; CBT: 214+) OR PTE 50+ , OR Any other proficiency test taken in the last 2 years English Proficiency Waiver: The English proficiency test is waived-off for the following candidates: - Native English speakers, OR; - Applicants who have completed their previous qualifications (e.g. bachelor’s degree) in English language, OR; - Applicants who have at least 2 years of work experience in an organization in which English is the primary language of communication.

More information	jliedu.ch/courses/mph-disaster-management

Overview

Program Duration: 18 months (approximate)
Total ECTS Credits: 138

Mode of Learning: Online (e-Learning)

Programme structure

Core Courses:
Introduction To Public Health and Healthcare
Community Medicine
Epidemiology
Health Planning and Hospital Management
Health Economics
Biostatistics
Nutrition
Data and Communication
Environmental Health
Mental Health
Introduction to Surveillance
Preventive Medicine and Population Health
Resources and Administration
Infectious Diseases
Immunization
Global Health Policy and Development
Planetary Health
Fundamentals of Sexual and Reproductive Health
Health and Human Rights
Research Methods
Occupational Health
Evaluating International Public Health Issues
Public Health Disasters: A Global Ethical Framework
Public Health Risk Assessment for Human Exposure to Chemicals
Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Urban Living and Public Health
Pharmaceuticals in Global Public Health
Geospatial Analysis of Public Health
Global Health Security
Global Health Collaboration

Specialization Courses:
Introduction to emergency management
Phases of Emergency Management
Disaster Measurement and Assessment
Incident Command System
Risk Management
Disaster Communication
Psychological Impacts of Disasters
Public Health Response to Biological and Chemical Weapons-WHO
Social Vulnerability and Health Security
Epidemics and Human Response

Dissertation

Career opportunities

The job outlook is excellent. The area of Disaster Management is highly competitive with excellent career options available. It also allows for an exciting international career with exposure to different countries and cultures. If you have a passion for working in a high-paced environment that requires intense involvement to save lives, this is an excellent choice for you. It is expected that the jobs in disaster management will continue to grow at around 10% every year.