Semester-wise Syllabus

Semester 1: Foundation Courses

1. Principles of Management
   • Management Functions (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling)
   • Leadership in Crisis Situations
2. Business Economics
   • Micro & Macroeconomic Principles
   • Economic Impact of Disasters
3. Financial Accounting
   • Basics of Accounting
   • Budgeting for Disaster Preparedness
4. Environmental Science & Climate Change
   • Natural Hazards (Earthquakes, Floods, Cyclones)
   • Climate Change & Disaster Linkages
5. Communication & Soft Skills
   • Crisis Communication Strategies
   • Public Speaking & Report Writing
6. IT for Disaster Management
   • GIS Basics, Remote Sensing
   • Data Analysis for Risk Assessment

Semester 2: Core Disaster Management Concepts

1. Introduction to Disaster Management
   • Disaster Cycle (Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery)
   • Key Agencies (NDMA, UNDRR, FEMA)
2. Organizational Behavior in Emergencies
   • Team Dynamics in Crisis Response
   • Stress & Trauma Management
3. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
   • Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Analysis
   • Community-Based DRR Strategies
4. Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
   • Risk Identification for Organizations
   • BCP Framework (ISO 22301)
5. Humanitarian Logistics
   • Supply Chain in Disaster Relief
   • Warehouse Management for Emergencies
6. First Aid & Basic Life Support (Practical)

Semester 3: Disaster Response & Operations

1. Emergency Response Management
   • Incident Command System (ICS)
   • Search & Rescue Operations
2. Public Health in Disasters
   • Epidemic Control (e.g., COVID-19 Response)
   • Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
3. Disaster Laws & Policies
   • National/International Frameworks (Sendai Framework)
   • Legal Aspects of Relief Work
4. Crisis Communication & Media Management
   • Role of Social Media in Disasters
   • Handling Misinformation
5. Project Management for Disaster Recovery
   • Agile Methods in Relief Projects
   • Monitoring & Evaluation
6. Field Simulation Exercise (Disaster Drill)

Semester 4: Advanced Topics in Disaster Management

1. Climate Resilience & Adaptation
   • Urban Resilience Planning
   • Renewable Energy in Disaster Zones
2. Technological Disasters (Industrial/CBRN)
   • Chemical, Biological, Radiological Threats
   • Industrial Safety (OSHA Standards)
3. Psychosocial Support & Trauma Counseling
   • Mental Health First Aid
   • PTSD Management
4. Disaster Finance & Insurance
   • Risk Financing Mechanisms
   • Microinsurance for Vulnerable Communities
5. GIS & Remote Sensing Applications
   • Disaster Mapping (QGIS, ArcGIS)
   • Early Warning Systems
6. Internship (Disaster Relief NGO/Govt Agency)

Semester 5: Specialization & Leadership

1. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Disasters
   • Private Sector’s Role in Resilience
   • Case Studies (e.g., Tata Group in Tsunami Relief)
2. Conflict & Complex Emergencies
   • Refugee Crisis Management
   • UN Cluster Approach
3. Advanced Emergency Medical Response
   • Mass Casualty Management
   • Field Hospital Operations
4. Research Methodology
   • Disaster Case Study Analysis
   • Academic Writing
5. Capstone Project (Phase 1 – Proposal Development)
6. Elective (Choose One):
   • Cybersecurity in Disasters
   • Wildfire Management

Semester 6: Practical Training & Dissertation

1. Strategic Disaster Leadership
   • Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
   • Ethical Dilemmas in Relief Work
2. Global Disaster Trends & Futurism
   • AI/Drone Technology in Disasters
   • Pandemic Preparedness
3. Final Dissertation / Field Project
   • Real-world Problem Solving (e.g., Flood Preparedness Plan)
4. Internship (8-12 Weeks with NDMA/UN/Red Cross)
5. Viva & Project Presentation

Additional Components:

• Workshops:
  • CERT Training (Community Emergency Response Team)
  • Fire Safety & Evacuation Drills
• Certifications:
  • FEMA Professional Development Series
  • WHO Basic Emergency Care
• Field Visits:
  • Disaster-Prone Areas (e.g., Flood Zones, Earthquake Regions)