Georgetown launches new Emergency and Disaster Management degree, holds info session
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Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar
Applicants interested in a first-of-its-kind degree will have the opportunity to learn more about the program and application requirements at an upcoming information session in Doha. The Executive Master of Professional Studies in Emergency and Disaster Management is a new program tailored for the Gulf region, and presented by the Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.
The information session will allow interested students to find out more about the year-long program, which focuses on how to effectively mitigate the impact of potential threats and manage response efforts across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Marriott Marquis City Center in Doha.
“Emergency and disaster management in the Gulf is a complex issue that requires a coordinated and comprehensive effort to be equipped for preparedness, response, and recovery,” said Dr. Tim Frazier, faculty director of the Emergency and Disaster Management Program at Georgetown University. “This program will enable participants to enhance their skills through an intensive, specialized curriculum, and become leaders in managing risks ranging from public health and humanitarian crises, to natural and technological hazards, and man-made disasters.”
Endorsed by the GCC Emergency Management Center, the master’s degree specifically caters to the unique challenges and potential emergencies that may affect countries in the Gulf. Through a mix of learning methods, including a series of on-site intensives in Doha, Muscat, and Washington, D.C., the program participants will develop a strategic understanding of emergency management. The coursework includes critical thinking exercises, hands-on practice, and engagement with some of the world’s top industry experts and organizations.
The first cohort of the program will begin their studies in August 2017, and the application deadline is May 1. Interested students can find out more about the program on the website:
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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.
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