Institute of Human Resource Advancement - University of Colombo - Master of Science in Disaster Analysis and Mitigation (MSc.DAMM)

Program Duration: 24 Months

Program Medium: English

Program Schedule: We offer a comprehensive program on weekends, combining online and physical lectures, and theory sessions held from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Entry Qualifications

No person shall be eligible to be admitted to a program leading to the Masters Degree, unless s/he,

(i) Possesses any one or more of the following qualifications:

(a) Bachelor’s Honors Degree in any field of study with one (01) year work experience in managerial or similar capacity.

OR

(b) Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study with two (02) years work experience in managerial or similar capacity.

OR

(c) A professional qualification equivalent to bachelor’s Degrees or above, or a member of the recognized professional body with two (02) years work experience in managerial or similar capacity.

OR

(d) Completion of NVQ level with 7 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 0.0-4.0 with two (02) years work experience, as determined by the syndicate and the senate of the university may be considered for admission in the field of study.

OR

(e) Higher/Executive Diploma with three (03) years working experience in managerial or similar capacity.

OR

(f) Any qualification and/or experience not mentioned above recommended by a qualification assessment committee and the syndicate and approved by the senate.

OR

(ii) has demonstrated competence in the relevant field and potential for future career development;

AND

(iii) has a good working knowledge of language