Program Overview
The Master of Science in Environment and Disaster Management is a specialized postgraduate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the complex challenges posed by environmental issues and disasters. This degree combines multidisciplinary approaches, integrating environmental science, risk assessment, and emergency management.
About Program
The MS in Environment and Disaster Management aims to:
- Develop advanced and interdisciplinary knowledge to understand and address complex environmental and disaster-related challenges.
- Foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills for analyzing risks, vulnerabilities, and resilience strategies across diverse contexts.
- Enhance research capabilities through the application of qualitative and quantitative methods to generate evidence-based solutions.
- Promote the ethical application of disaster and environmental principles, ensuring sustainability, equity, and social responsibility.
- Equip graduates with technical expertise in tools such as impact assessment, risk analysis, and geospatial technologies for informed decision-making.
- Enable effective policy evaluation and strategic planning within the frameworks of climate change, urbanization, and sustainable development.
- Prepare professionals to lead and collaborate across sectors in managing disasters, improving environmental outcomes, and building resilient communities at local, national, and international levels.
Program Type
Graduate Degree
Total Credit Hours
34 Credit Hours
System
Program Duration
2 Years (4 Semesters)
Program Modality
Program Offerings
Programme Structure & Course Plan:
Year One
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
EDM-XXXX | Research Methodology in Environment and Disaster Management * | 3 Credits |
EDM-XXXX | Elective-I ** | 3 Credits |
EDM-XXXX | Elective-II ** | 3 Credits |
EDM-XXXX | Elective-III ** | 3 Credits |
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
EDM-XXXX | Introduction to Disaster Management | 3 Credits |
EDM-XXXX | Elective-IV ** | 3 Credits |
EDM-XXXX | Elective-V ** | 3 Credits |
EDM-XXXX | Elective-VI** | 3 Credits |
Year Two
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CS113 | Introduction to Africana Studies or GSS 2201 - Africana Studies | 3 Credits |
| CS113 | The Contemporary African Diaspora | 3 Credits |
| CS113 | African-Americans: A Seminar | 3 Credits |
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CS113 | Introduction to Africana Studies or GSS 2201 - Africana Studies | 3 Credits |
| CS113 | The Contemporary African Diaspora | 3 Credits |
| CS113 | African-Americans: A Seminar | 3 Credits |
| Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) | Credits |
|---|---|
Introduction to Africana Studies or GSS 2201 - Africana Studies | 3 Credits |
The Contemporary African Diaspora | 3 Credits |
African-Americans: A Seminar | 3 Credits |
Year Three
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
EDM-XXXX | Research Methodology in Environment and Disaster Management * | 3 Credits |
EDM-XXXX | Elective-I ** | 3 Credits |
EDM-XXXX | Elective-II ** | 3 Credits |
EDM-XXXX | Elective-III ** | 3 Credits |
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
EDM-XXXX | Introduction to Disaster Management | 3 Credits |
EDM-XXXX | Elective-IV ** | 3 Credits |
EDM-XXXX | Elective-V ** | 3 Credits |
EDM-XXXX | Elective-VI** | 3 Credits |
Eligibility Criteria
For Pakistani Nationals
- Minimum 50% aggregate in both SSC and HSSC (or equivalent) as per IBCC equivalence.
- Non-FA/FSc streams: Candidates must obtain an equivalence certificate from the IBCC, Pakistan, in the relevant group/subjects.
- Relevant group/subjects requirement: Mathematics.
- Pre-Medical applicants (Physics, Chemistry & Biology): Eligible with at least 50% marks. If admitted, they must study two additional Mathematics courses (6 credit hours) during the first year. These deficiency courses are non-credited but will appear on the final transcript.
Related Programs
MS Environment & Disaster Management
RIU – Faisalabad Campus
Contact:
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- contact@riphahfsd.edu.pk