Overview

The Bachelor's Degree Program in Disaster and Crisis Management is a general program in which students study a set of disaster and crisis management courses over four years, with each academic year consisting of two semesters, each semester representing an independent academic level. Upon completion, the student is awarded a bachelor's degree. It also includes postgraduate research for masters and doctoral degrees.

Department Vision

Pioneering outputs in the field of disaster and crisis management locally and regionally.

Department Mission

The specialization in Disaster and Crisis Management is distinguished by its comprehensive methodology in presentation and its ability to absorb the changing and dynamic nature of disasters and crises, which requires the integration of knowledge in various and diverse fields such as risk assessment and environmental surveys, geography, strategic planning, communications and public relations, disaster sociology, and sustainable development, as well as increasing awareness and preparedness, especially learning how to deal with crises and disasters, managing risks and challenges that societies and institutions may face. Graduates can play a significant role in raising the level of preparedness and effective response to such situations.

Department Objectives

The specialization in Disaster and Crisis Management is a modern and vital field that students and professionals can choose as an educational or professional option. This field is concerned with studying the set of measures and strategies designed to deal with unexpected events and circumstances that can disrupt the daily operations of institutions and threaten public safety. These events include natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes, as well as human events such as health and security incidents, in addition to economic, environmental, and social crises. Disaster and crisis management aims to prevent these events as much as possible, and in the event of their occurrence, to establish rapid and coordinated response plans to control the situation, reduce damage, and restore stability. This field also includes planning for post-disaster recovery and utilizing the lessons learned to enhance preparedness for the future. Disaster and crisis management is a vital part of maintaining public safety and ensuring the sustainability of vital operations for institutions and communities.

Academic Nature of the Specialization

• Diverse and in-demand field:  Graduates from this specialization can work in a wide range of sectors, including government, private companies, non-governmental organizations, the United Nations, and international humanitarian organizations. There is an urgent need for experts in disaster and crisis management around the world.
• Positive impact on society:  If you are looking for an opportunity to work on helping individuals and communities during times of crisis and disaster, this specialization allows you to provide real assistance and support at the moments when people need it most.
• Comprehensive understanding of crises:  This specialization provides you with a deeper understanding of the causes and effects of crises, whether these crises are natural or human-made. This enables you to make better and more effective decisions in managing these crises.

Graduate Work Areas

Graduates from this department can work in the following fields:

• The United Nations and international humanitarian organizations.
• Government, international institutions, and non-governmental organizations.
• Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, research centers, and universities.
• Government and executive bodies.
• Private companies.

There is an urgent need for experts in disaster and crisis management around the world, establishing a special office for disaster and risk management and managing them.

Their jobs may include developing development policies and programs, conducting economic and social research and analysis.