Course: Disaster Management

Course Code: MGT645

(Also offered as a Single Module Certification)

This course examines various hazards and vulnerability factors contributing to disasters. The causes of disasters and the management aspect are examined from the spatial and temporal contexts. A synergy of the natural environment and the private and public sector in disaster management will be the main thrust of this module.

The emphasis is that poor land use planning and management is the most important contributor to disaster occurrences, and proper land use planning and management mitigates hazardous effects. Students will be required to propose appropriate technical and socio-economic mitigation measures to solve disaster problems.