Emergency and disaster management degrees study all types of risks that would occur in a community, and focuses on the implementation of practical methods to reduce the effects of natural or man-made crisis situations. Emergency and disaster management courses train professionals who can appropriately prepare populations for a disaster before it occurs. Study programs offer information related to disaster response methods and effective ways of repairing any resulting damage. Disaster prevention activities focus on reducing vulnerability and strengthening communities nationwide by identifying various security needs.

Emergency and disaster management is similar to other disciplines like: risk management, international development and public policy.

Market Value:

This program aspires to provide disaster management professionals and specialists for public and private sector Organizations, Institutions and Authorities who can plan, manage, and evaluate interventions in the field of disaster management. The disaster and emergency specialist position was heralded by the News and World Report as one of the 50 best careers in 2010. National Disaster Management Authority average employment growth for emergency management directors between 2018 and 2028 and reports 9,900 emergency directors were employed in 2018, more than half of whom worked for local or state governments. Disaster Recovery Manager monthly pay in Pakistan is approximately PKR 25,000, which is 33% below the national average for a Logistic Head it is PKR 85,000 per month.

Admission Criteria:

Bachelors in disaster preparedness and management Disaster management is a 4 years undergraduate program spreading over 8 semester. Courses are offered at the short term certificate, undergraduate, postgraduate degree and diploma levels. Basic educational qualification, i.e Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (10+2) is needed to pursue a career in disaster management.

Career Path:

ENTRY TO BS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND MANAGEMENT:

Eligibility	Selection Criteria	Scholarships
Fsc OR FA with Mathematics, Biology, Statistics, Computer Science, Geography, Economics and Commerce	Academic Qualification: 60% Test/Interview: 40%	Need & Merit Based upto 100%

 

B.S. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND MANAGEMENT: Course Highlights

Course Level	Duration of the Course	Examination Type	Credit hours
Under Graduate	4-year program spread over 8 semesters	Semester-Wise	124-136

 

Driving institutions:

No institute in Sindh is currently offering BS in disaster preparedness and management yet, but in near future some universities do plan on it, but many institutes across Pakistan do offer this degree.

Undergraduate:

 By studying emergency and disaster management, students will be able to analyze factors and strategies that play a crucial role in states of emergency and disasters. Students participate in different disaster simulations and learn to identify the different responsibilities of individuals and agencies during an emergency.

Career prospects for graduates cover a broad range of emergency service occupations in areas like: government, non-profit organisations, emergency management agencies, public health and safety, law enforcement, immigrations, transportation security, customs and border protection.

Related job fields:

• Disaster Recovery Manager
• Emergency Management Program Specialist
• Emergency Response Team Leader
• Emergency Services Director
• Environmental Health and Safety Manager
• Hospital Emergency Preparedness Administrator
• Hurricane Program Manager
• Nuclear Emergency Planner
• Safety Specialist
• Lecturer

Work description:

• Disaster management professionals should be mentally and physically fit to be able to handle all types of circumstances at any time.
• Timely action is very much needed for this profession, therefore one who aspires to be in this profession should be alert and should be able to implement apt plans immediately for any situation.
• Disaster management professionals are not only responsible for other’s wellbeing but also for self’s life and health.
• They should be ready to take huge responsibilities.
• Good communication skill is essential for this career, as they have to communicate easily and effectively.
• Good organizing capability and team spirit are other skills that one should possesses to perform well in this industry.

Pros

• Suitable for people who likes to help and teach others
• Suitable for people who wants independence and likes to work on their own and make decisions
• This career is perfect for people who love to work indoors.
• Very good salary

Cons

• Not suitable for people who likes to work with designs
• It is hard to get into this career.
•  A considerable amount of work related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for this career.
• Long working hours (More than 40 hours per week)

There will be pros and cons for all jobs. The point is how much the pros outweigh the cons to you.

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