Georgetown Announces Disaster Management Degree Info Session

Press release

Published November 18th, 2018 - 11:27 GMT

Georgetown faculty director Dr. Tim Frazier.

Knowing how to handle an emergency or disaster situation is critical for the success of every organization. Addressing this need, Georgetown University is presenting an information session about their unique one-year disaster management master’s degree for working professionals on Wednesday, November 19, 2018, at the Marriott Marquis City Center Hotel in Doha.

Offered by Georgetown’s School of Continuing Studies, the International Executive Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management (IEDM) program helps the next generation of global leaders prepare for and respond to a wide variety of natural, technological, and man-made disasters. The information session will provide insights about the program’s on-site residences around the world, curriculum, requirements, fees, career outlook, and more.

Next year’s cohort will be the third group of students to take this unique master’s degree, joining a diverse group of professionals from fields such as medicine, human and social services, military, humanitarian aid, first response, and all levels of government. “Graduates of our program gain strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in order to assess the situation and deploy responses under stress and in times of uncertainty, and go on to serve in important leadership roles in this field,” said Georgetown faculty director Dr. Tim Frazier.

The November 19 information session is open to the public and no reservations are required, but visitors are encouraged to register online through the Georgetown School of Continuing Studies website.

Background Information

Georgetown University in Qatar

Established in 1789 in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions. Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), founded in 2005 in partnership with Qatar Foundation, seeks to build upon the world-class reputation of the university through education, research, and service. Inspired by the university’s mission of promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding, GU-Q aims to advance knowledge and provide students and the community with a holistic educational experience that produces global citizens committed to the service of humankind.

Located in Doha’s Education City, GU-Q offers the same internationally recognized Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree as Georgetown’s Capitol Campus in Washington, DC. This unique, interdisciplinary program prepares students to tackle the most important and pressing global issues by helping them develop critical thinking, analytic, and communication skills within an international context. GU-Q alumni work in leading local and international organizations across industries ranging from finance to energy, education, and media. The Qatar campus also serves as a residency and delivery location for the Executive Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management along with the Executive Master’s in Leadership.