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February
2018
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HCRI launches online master’s course in collaboration with Hong Kong Polytechnic University
University of Manchester main building
University of Manchester main building
The Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute are collaborating with the School of Nursing at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University to deliver a new online Master's programme in Disaster Management.
The programme is titled: Disaster Management: Resilience, Response and Relief MSc (Online).
Underpinned by a multidisciplinary approach, the programme will enable graduates to conduct theoretical and practical analysis as well as evaluation to support disaster management and humanitarian action in global health contexts.
Graduates will be equipped to work and become leaders in the fields of disaster management, humanitarianism, and related areas. This programme will further enhance students’ personal and professional development and provide important collaborative links globally.
Dr Billy Haworth, Programme Director at HCRI, stated: ‘Disasters impact all societies across the world, and management of disasters is an increasingly complex, international endeavour. Hence, it is appropriate for globally recognised institutions, such as HCRI and HKPU, to combine their expertise in delivering what will be a dynamic and diverse international programme of study in the areas of disaster and humanitarian affairs.’
Olivia Fung, Programme Director at HKPU, has written a blog post to introduce the course:
The course will begin in September 2018.
Applications are now open and can be made via the Hong Kong Polytechnic University website.