Master of Disaster Management > Programme layout > Core module

Core Module:
Disaster Risk Reduction, Response and Recovery

The core module of the Master of Disaster Management is designed around the three main processes of Disaster Management and will introduce the student to all disciplines involved in Disaster Management.

At the beginning of the first core course there will be a mandatory intro-week. In 2012 it takes place from 27 to 31 August. Click the following core courses for further information.

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Read more about the individual courses, that make up the core module:

1. Introduction and Disaster Management Theories
   Introduction, team building and personal safety, qualitative and quantitative research methods, disaster management theories and history of disaster studies.
   
   
2. Disaster Risk Reduction
   Risk analysis and evaluation (including hazard analysis and vulnerability analysis), risk reduction (prevention and mitigation) and preparedness.
   
   
3. Disaster Response
   Basic relief needs. Food, Water, Sanitation, Health, Hygiene and Shelter. Issues of coordination. Field assessment and evaluation.
   
   
4. Disaster Recovery
   Reconstruction and sustainable development.