The Presbyterian University, Ghana has obtained accreditation to run Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Emergency and Disaster Management programme. The programme offers the following:
Aim of the Programme
The aim of the programme is to train learners to become professionals who would have better knowledge and improved skill-set for emergency and disaster management practice.
Entry Requirements into the M.Sc. Emergency and Disaster Management Programme
A candidate seeking admission into a M.Sc. Emergency and Disaster Management programme must:
- have obtained a good first degree in relevant discipline (at least a Second-Class Lower Division) such as Geography, Engineering, Planning, Development Studies, Architecture, Migration and Gender Studies, Sociology, Building and Construction, and other programmes from an accredited University; or
Special Admissions
- A Third-Class degree or Pass in relevant discipline such as Geography, Engineering, Planning, Development Studies, Architecture, Migration and Gender Studies, Sociology, Building and Construction, and other programmes with at least three years working experience (Such candidate would be admitted after passing a selection interview).
- In special cases an applicant who does not have a first degree but is adjudged suitable may be admitted into the programme. Such an applicant must:
- Have special knowledge and some years of working experience in a relevant field of work
- Have a Diploma in the relevant field of study
- Be at least 40 years of age.
- Submit a transcript of his/her academic records.
- Pass a selection interview.
- International applicants who obtained their first degrees other than accredited Ghanaian Institutions, would seek equivalence from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) before admission will be granted.
The Structure of the M.Sc. Emergency and Disaster Management Programme is as follows:
FIRST SEMESTER
| COURSE CODE | TITLE | Credit Hours | ||
| T | P | C | ||
| PEDM 601 | Theory and Practice of Disaster Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PEDM 603 | Emergency and Disaster Evacuation and Recovery | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PEDM 605 | Policies on Emergency and Disaster Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PEDM 607 | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Disaster Management | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| PEDM 609 | Emergency and Disaster Risk Assessment | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PEDM 611 | Simulation for Disaster Management | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| PUCM 603 | Research Methods | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 | 8 | 20 | |
SECOND SEMESTER
| COURSE CODE | TITLE | Credit Hours | ||
| T | P | C | ||
| PEDM 602 | Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PEDM 604 | Evaluation of Disaster Interventions | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| PEDM 606 | Climate Change and Environmental Recovery | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PEDM 608 | Disaster Resilience and Sustainability | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective (Select one) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| PUCM 604 | Dissertation | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 14 | 14 | 21 | |
ELECTIVE COURSES
| COURSE CODE | TITLE | Credit Hours | ||
| T | P | C | ||
| PEDM 612 | Emergency and Disaster Management Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PEDM 614 | Gender, Emergency and Disaster Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PEDM 616 | Data Management and Forecasting in Disaster Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Duration of the programme:
The duration for completion of the M.Sc. Emergency and Disaster Managementshall be one (1) year.
Target group:
- National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO)
- Military
- Fire Service Department
- Motor Traffic & Transport Department (MTTD)
- Volta River Authority
- Ghana Hydrological Authority
- District/Municipals/Metropolitan Assemblies
- Ambulance Service/Paramedics
- International Organisations
- Private Sector
- NGOs
- Others interested in Emergency and Disaster Management
How to Apply
Online Application:
Purchase E-voucher at GH₵200 using Mobile Money by visiting the University’s website: www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh.
For further enquiries, call or WhatsApp: 0501510034.