DISASTER MANAGEMENT ?
Disaster Management Courses
Disaster Management is a specialisation offered along with several professional as well as foundation courses. The space below mentions the Disaster Management courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science
- Diploma in Disaster Management
- Master of Arts
- Master of Science
- Master of Technology
- Master of Business Administration
- PG Diploma in Disaster Management
- PhD in Disaster Management
- MPhil in Disaster Management
Disaster Management Course Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria for Disaster Management courses vary across course levels. Space below mentions the eligibility criteria for different Disaster Management courses:
MBA in Disaster Management Eligibility Criteria
The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for SC, ST and PWD/DA category) or equivalent Cumulative Grade Points Average (CGPA) from a recognised board or university.
MA in Disaster Management Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Apart from this, many colleges conduct their entrance exams for admission to disaster management course. After clearing the entrance exam, candidates need to undergo an interview.
MSc in Disaster Management Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Geography/Geology/Environmental Science/Civil Engineering with 55 per cent marks.
PhD in Disaster Management Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to have a Master’s degree or MPhil in the relevant field with 55 per cent from a recognised university.
MPhil in Disaster Management Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to have a Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognised university
Top Disaster Management Colleges in India
There are approximately 80 Disaster Management colleges in India. The table below mentions popular Disaster Management colleges with course and fees:
Name of College | Course Name | Course Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
IIT Roorkee – Indian Institute of Technology | M.Tech. in Disaster Mitigation and Management | 51 K |
Jamia Millia Islamia [JMI] | P.G. Diploma in Disaster Management | 15.1 K |
M.Sc. in Disaster Management and Climate Sustainability Studies | 1.12 L | |
Amity University, Noida | PG Diploma in Disaster Management | 1.1 L |
Panjab University (PUCHD) | Master of Disaster Management | NA |
Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management and Security | ||
Shoolini University | Ph.D. in Disaster Management | 3.83 L |
TISS – Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai | M.A. in Disaster Management | 1.15 L |
M.Sc. in Disaster Management | 9.25 L | |
Post Graduate Diploma In Disaster Management | 51.5 K | |
Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster and Livelihood Recovery | 72 K | |
Certificate in Disaster Management | 29.2 K | |
IGNOU – Indira Gandhi National Open University | Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management | NA |
Certificate in Disaster Management | 2.6 K | |
Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management | 6.3 K | |
MSU – The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda | Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management | 30 K |
GGSIPU – Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University | MBA in Disaster Management | 2.37 L |
Adamas University | Post Graduate Diploma in Geoinformatics and Geo-Statistics | 1.59 L |
Disaster Management subjects are different for a different course. Have a look at the course-wise syllabus of Disaster Management, including MBA, MA, and MSc.
Topics in MBA
Some of the topics that students study in MBA in Disaster Management are:
Strategic Management | Human Resource Management | Disaster Management |
Risk Assessment | Financial Statement Analysis | Marketing Management |
Research Methods | Business Continuity Management | Management of Urban Disasters |
Topics in MSc
Some of the topics that students study in MSc in Disaster Management are:
Introduction to Disaster Mitigation | Hydrological, Coastal & Marine Disasters |
Atmospheric Disasters | Geological, Mass Movement and Land Disasters |
Forests Related Disasters | Wind and Water Driven Disasters |
Technological Disasters | Engineering for Disaster Management |
Case Studies in Disaster Management | Master’s Thesis |
Topics in MA
Some of the topics that students study in MA in Disaster Management are:
Disasters in India | Natural and Human Induced Disasters |
Disaster Management Mechanisms in India | Lab Aspects of Disaster Management |
Role of International Agencies in Disaster | Preparedness and Mitigation |
Relief Rehabilitation and Reconstruction | Fundamentals of Disaster Management |
Concepts, Approaches and Theories of Disasters | Finance and Insurance in Disaster Management |
Students of the specialisation in MA, MSc and MBA are taught about the reliance of Disaster Management on aspects such as the climate of a place, local economic conditions, and the population of a place or those being likely to be affected by the disaster, as well as whether the disaster is man-made or natural.
Disaster Management: Career Prospects and Job Roles
There are a plethora of career opportunities for disaster management professionals in the government sector with emergency services, law enforcement departments, relief groups, and local authorities. Besides, a career as a Disaster Management professional is also available in private and non-profit organisations catering to disaster management services.
International agencies such as United Nations also appoint disaster management professionals. These professionals are appointed in different capacities such as trainees, assistants, experts, researchers, analysts, engineers, medical health experts, environmental experts, rehabilitation workers, etc.
MBA in Disaster Management graduates gets hired in fire departments, law enforcement, drought management departments, insurance companies, petroleum and chemical industry, and mining industry. Moreover, many organisations have their own disaster management units and need professionals to handle responsibilities.
Disaster Management Salaries
The average annual salary for National Disaster Management Authority is INR 5.5 LPA. Salary estimates are based on 39 National Disaster Management Authority salaries received in the financial year 2020-21 from different employees of the National Disaster Management Authority. Have a look at the table for the salary break-up on the basis of different job roles:
Job Roles | Average Salary (in INR) |
|---|---|
Engineering Specialist | 5.4 LPA – 6.9 LPA |
Data Entry Operator | 2.5 LPA |
Electrical Supervisor | 3.2 LPA – 4.2 LPA |
Project Associate | 5.8 LPA – 7.5 LPA |
Consultant Specialist | 19.8 LPA – 25.3 LPA |
Project Intern | 4.0 LPA – 5.2 LPA |
Top Companies for Disaster Management Professionals
One of the top organisations that hire disaster management graduates is National Disaster Management Authority. According to AmbitionBox, the salaries of Disaster Management graduates vary from one job profile to another. The space below mentions some of the companies recruiting Disaster Management graduates:
- Accenture
- IBM India
- Capgemini
- Max Healthcare
- Oracle
- Tech Mahindra
- NetApp
- TCS
- Veritas Software Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
- CSC
- Genpact
- Invesco
- Apeejay Stya Group
- Allstate Solutions
- Allianz Cornhill
- Mindtree
- Opentext Technologies
- Virtusa Consulting
- Wipro
- Amity University
- Indecomm Technology
- Vyom Labs
- LPU
- GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited
- CGI Group Inc
Disaster Management FAQs
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