Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies for Disaster Management
- Level
- Masters(MNQF Level 9)
- Duration
- 1.5 years(3 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 40,200 - 41,265
SUMMARY
- previous Intake
- February Intake 2024
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time)
previous Intake
Overview
Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies for Disaster Management is a specialized program designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to utilize geospatial technologies in disaster management and emergency response scenarios. This interdisciplinary program combines principles from geoinformatics, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and disaster management to develop professionals who can effectively address and mitigate the impacts of disasters using spatial data analysis and visualization techniques.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) Successful completion of Bachelor's degree in a related field OR,
- ii) A related Graduate Diploma at Level 8
Language Requirements
- i) Undergraduate degree in English medium or certified proficiency in English (GCE O' Level) OR IGCSE English pass / MNU English Language Competency Test) or equivalent
General Notes
- Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
- Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
- Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ENV503 Disaster Risk Analysis, Assessment and Management (CORE) | Disaster Risk Analysis, Assessment and Management | Nil | 15 Disaster Risk Analysis, Assessment and Management (CORE) (15) (15) | 3,075 3,075 |
MGT515 Governance and Crisis Management in Disaster (CORE) | Nil | 3,720 3,720 | |||
GEO501 Geographic Information Systems (CORE) | Nil | 3,075 3,075 | |||
ARC501 Fundamentals of Urban Planning (CORE) | Nil | 3,075 3,075 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 12,945 12,945 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | GEO503 Geoinformatics for Disaster Management (CORE) | Geoinformatics for Disaster Management | GEO501 | 15 Geoinformatics for Disaster Management (CORE) (15) (15) | 3,075 3,075 |
GEO505 Remote Sensing for Disaster Management (CORE) | GEO501 | 3,075 3,075 | |||
CPT601 Disaster Modelling and Simulation (CORE) | GEO501 | 3,075 3,075 | |||
GEO507 Advanced Research Methodology (CORE) | Nil | 4,100 4,100 | |||
| Semester Total | 65 | 13,325 13,325 |
Semester 3
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | GEO601 Spatial Analysis for Climate Change and Disasters (CORE) | Spatial Analysis for Climate Change and Disasters | Nil | 15 Spatial Analysis for Climate Change and Disasters (CORE) (15) (15) | 3,075 3,075 |
GEO603 Master's Dissertation (CORE) | GEO507 | 8,200 8,200 | |||
Elective (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 0 0 | |||
| Semester Total | 70 | 13,930 - 14,995 13,930 - 14,995 |
Elective
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | PUB621 Public Health Response in Disaster (ELECTIVE) | Public Health Response in Disaster | Nil | 15 Public Health Response in Disaster (ELECTIVE) (15) (15) | 2,655 2,655 |
ECO601 Impacts of Disaster on Economy and Development (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 3,720 3,720 | |||
STA601 Statistics in Disaster Management (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 3,075 3,075 |
| Course Total | 150 CP | Total: 40,200 - 41,265 40,200 - 41,265 |
Careers
Disaster Management Specialist GIS Analyst Emergency Management Coordinator Geospatial Data Manager Risk Assessment Specialist Geospatial Project Manager