MPH in Disaster Management
Key Facts
Overview
Disaster Management requires skilled professionals who can respond to emergencies and manage both immediate and long-term results of disasters on human health. Disaster Management is a multi-disciplinary field and brings professionals from several fields together as one team to respond to any kind of disaster. Organizations such as emergency services, international humanitarian agencies and societies, disaster response agencies, NGOs, government agencies, military, and volunteer groups are all involved in disaster management.
This program has been designed to provide students with a thorough understanding and skills needed to manage disasters of all types that involve human tragedy. Not only technical but leadership-related attributes are needed for effective management of disasters and this program has been equipped with these essential topics for broad coverage of learning outcomes for the student. There is an emphasis on disaster health and humanitarian relief.
The program is comprised of 138 ECTS credits and can be completed in about 18 months. For a detailed list of courses taught in this program, please refer to the curriculum.
After completion of 42 credits, an interim qualification of Advanced Diploma in Public Health Management is awarded. This part of your studies only includes coursework. This is followed by the completion of additional 72 credits via coursework and 24 credits via dissertation under the guidance of a mentor.
Curriculum
Introduction To Public Health and Healthcare
Community Medicine
Epidemiology
Health Planning and Hospital Management
Health Economics
Biostatistics
Nutrition
Data and Communication
Environmental Health
Mental Health
Introduction to Surveillance
Preventive Medicine and Population Health
Resources and Administration
Infectious Diseases
Immunization
Global Health Policy and Development
Planetary Health
Fundamentals of Sexual and Reproductive Health
Health and Human Rights
Research Methods
Occupational Health
Evaluating International Public Health Issues
Public Health Disasters: A Global Ethical Framework
Public Health Risk Assessment for Human Exposure to Chemicals
Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Urban Living and Public Health
Pharmaceuticals in Global Public Health
Geospatial Analysis of Public Health
Global Health Security
Global Health Collaboration
Specialization Courses:
Introduction to Emergency Management
Phases of Emergency Management
Disaster Measurement and Assessment
Incident Command System
Risk Management
Disaster Communication
Psychological Impacts of Disasters
Public Health Response to Biological and Chemical Weapons-WHO
Social Vulnerability and Health Security
Epidemics and Human Response
Dissertation
This program is conducted fully online.
Once you are enrolled you will be provided a username and password to login to our e-Campus. All the courses that you are supposed to study will be available in your account. You can log in and complete your courses at any time of your convenience. Study materials are provided in the form of lectures, reading materials, additional videos, research papers, and so on. The faculty can be contacted for any assistance when required. All tests and assignment submissions also take place via the e-Campus. For more information please refer to the online learning section of the website.
Complete 42 Credits
About 6 to 8 monthsComplete Additional MPH and Specialization Courses (72 Credits)
About 8 to 10 monthsSubmit Dissertation - 24 Credits
About 4 to 6 monthsThis program requires a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent recognized academic title, preferably in a life science-related area. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please reach out to our admission staff.
- A passport size photo (head and shoulders only)
- Copy of identity proof e.g. a copy of passport or any other government-issued identity card
- Copy of bachelor’s degree or equivalent (degree/higher national diploma etc.)
- Copy of academic transcripts/marks sheets from the bachelor’s degree
Additional requirements if opting for the dual degree pathway:
- Copy of High School Diploma / Secondary School Certificate
- CV
This program is taught in English. Therefore, you should be comfortable in using English as a language of communication (reading, writing and speaking). If you have taken an English language test in the last two years, that is good to have. If not, you can explore a waiver for the English language test.
The English proficiency test is waived-off for the following candidates:
– Native English speakers, OR;
– Applicants who have completed their previous qualifications (e.g. bachelor’s degree) in English language, OR;
– Applicants who have at least 2 years of work experience in an organization in which English is the primary language of communication.
Our program fees are very reasonable in comparison to other schools. Please calculate the fees applicable to you by using our online fee calculator.
How much does it cost?
Optional Dual Degree
With this program, you have an option to pursue a second master's degree (MBA in Healthcare Leadership) via our partner institution, Rushford Business School via credit transfer.
Optional Dual Degree
With this program, you have an option to pursue a second master's degree (MBA in Healthcare Leadership) via our partner institution, Rushford Business School, Switzerland via credit transfer.
How does it work?
Once you are nearing the completion of your master's degree from James Lind Institute, you will be transferred to Rushford Business School for the completion of the following additional courses:
- Managerial Skills
- Managerial Economics
- Cutting Edge Leadership
- International Business Environment
- Financial Management
- Accounting for Financial Reporting
- Accounting for Managerial Decisions
- Leadership and Managing Human Capital
- Financial Management & Decision Making in Healthcare
- Operations Management: Productivity & Quality
JLI will handle all the administrative and transfer requirements on your behalf.
How much time will this take?
It takes an additional 6 to 9 months to complete these and is a great way to earn a 2nd master's degree if you wish to.
Will it cost extra?
Yes, there is an additional fee for this pathway. Please check our online fee calculator for the exact amount.
Can I take up the dual degree later?
Yes, you can opt for the dual degree pathway later, even after your JLI master's degree completion. It is not required to opt for it right from the start.
Who is this pathway recommended for?
If you are someone who wants to earn two degrees in relatively less time and in a cost-efficient way then you should consider this option.
How to apply for this pathway?
You will see an option to select the dual degree pathway during the application process for your chosen MPH program.
So, which degrees exactly will I receive upon completion of the dual pathway?
Use the toggle switch below for an explanation:
From James Lind Institute:
Advanced Diploma in Public Health Management (Upon completion of 1st 42 credits)
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Your chosen Master of Public Health Management Degree
From Rushford Business School:
MBA in Healthcare Leadership
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From James Lind Institute:
Advanced Diploma in Public Health Management (Upon completion of 1st 42 credits)
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Your chosen Master of Public Health Management Degree
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Career Opportunities
These roles can be within government-sponsored agencies, non-governmental agencies such as Doctors without Borders, international organizations such as United Nations and Red Cross, religious organizations such as Salvation Army, and several other local and international organizations. ...
Career Opportunities
Disaster Management which is also known as Emergency Management is a critical area of public health that focuses on the prevention and immediate and sustained response to natural and man-made disasters around the globe. Common natural disasters include earthquakes, floods, famines, large scale fires such as bush fires, hurricanes, and cyclones. Man-made disasters include terrorist attacks, building and bridge collapses, radiation exposure, oil spills, and man-made forest fires that go out of control. After a large-scale disaster, relief efforts are critical for saving lives. It requires knowledgeable and skilled Disaster Management professionals to ensure that the efforts of relief and recovery are effective.
The MPH in Disaster Management at JLI has been developed to provide students with key knowledge and expertise to assume roles within the Disaster Management domain. These roles can be within government-sponsored agencies, non-governmental agencies such as Doctors without Borders, international organizations such as United Nations and Red Cross, religious organizations such as Salvation Army, and several other local and international organizations.
Job Outlook
Excellent. The area of Disaster Management is highly competitive with excellent career options available. It also allows for an exciting international career with exposure to different countries and cultures. If you have a passion for working in a high paced environment that requires intense involvement to save lives, this is an excellent choice for you. It is expected that the jobs in disaster management will continue to grow at around 10% every year.
Career Areas
After completing the MPH in Disaster Management, students get an extra edge to demonstrate competence and interest in this domain and thus a higher likelihood of landing into a great job within this domain. Over time, with gaining experience on the ground, this program is an excellent stepping stone for students and professionals who want to have a long and illustrious role in Disaster Management. Some key opportunities that can become available after completing this program are:
- Emergency Management Expert
- Disaster Management Leader
- Community Outreach Professional
- Emergency Manager
- Program and Project Manager
- Crisis Manager
- Disaster Therapist
Program FAQ's
This program can be completed in about 1.5 to 2 years. It is fully self-paced, so you can increase your pace or go slow based on your time availability.
The primary mode of learning is via pre-recorded lectures, videos, reading materials etc. A few live guest lectures are scheduled during the program however they are optional to attend. Whenever such sessions are scheduled they are planned in a way that is convenient for most of our students. If you are unable to attend, a reccorded version will be provided.
You will be able to interact with the faculty via the personal messaging facility available in your study account, discussion forum, or via emails. A short phone call can also be scheduled if necessary.
A discussion group is available for the program. You can post your questions in the group and other students may respond.
Generally, you do not need to purchase any books. All the resources that you need will be made available by the faculty in your account. If you do wish to have text books, then the faculty can recommend to you some, and you may purchase them on your own,
Each unit within each course will be followed by a short multiple-choice question test. Once you pass, the next unit will activate for you to study. You can take these tests as many times as you need to.
In addition, you will be required to submit assignments for each course. Assignments are like essay or paper writing, usually of 1000 – 1500 words. Guidelines on how to write them will be available in your account.
You can save the pdf study notes that will be provided for each unit. Videos and other multimedia content cannot be downloaded.
Once you are nearning the completion of your coursework, you will work with your mentor to finalize a topic. You will then work on your dissertation under the guidance of your mentor and submit it once complete. The word count required is a minimum of 15000 words. You may be required to defend the dissertation as per the applicable academic policies.
No, our degree does not mention that the program was conducted online.
A graduation ceremony may be conducted at one of our international locations.
If you cannot attend then you will be invited for a virtual graduation ceremony via video-conferencing. After this the completion documents are sent to your postal address by courier.
