The Executive Master of Professional Studies in Emergency and Disaster Management, presented by the Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies, is a new programme tailored for the Gulf region.
Applicants interested in the “first-of-its-kind” degree will have the opportunity to learn more about the programme and application requirements at an upcoming information session in Doha.
The event will be held on Tuesday, February 21, at 7.30pm at Marriott Marquis City Centre in Doha. It will allow interested students to find out more about the year-long programme, which focuses on how to effectively mitigate the impact of potential threats and manage response efforts across the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries, according to a press statement.
“Emergency and disaster management in the Gulf is a complex issue that requires a co-ordinated and comprehensive effort to be equipped for preparedness, response and recovery,” said Dr Tim Frazier, faculty director of the Emergency and Disaster Management Programme at Georgetown University. “This programme will enable participants to enhance their skills through an intensive, specialised curriculum, and become leaders in managing risks ranging from public health and humanitarian crises, to natural and technological hazards, and man-made disasters.”
Endorsed by the GCC Emergency Management Centre, the master’s degree specifically caters to the challenges and potential emergencies that may affect countries in the Gulf. Through a mix of learning methods, including a series of on-site intensives in Doha, Muscat, and Washington, DC, the programme participants will develop a strategic understanding of emergency management. The coursework includes critical thinking exercises, hands-on practice and engagement with some of the world’s top industry experts and organisations.
The first cohort of the programme will begin their studies in August and the application deadline is May 1. Interested students can find out more about the programme at https://cee.georgetown.edu/edm
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