Disaster Preparedness Mitigation and Management (DPMM)
Master Degree
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Duration
2 years
Study Format
On Campus
No. of Student Mentors
60
Total Tuition Fees
855,600 THB
Free consultation for this program
We are ready to help you with your difficulties and processing.
Duration
2 years
Study Format
On Campus
No. of Student Mentors
60
Total Tuition Fees
855,600 THB
Program
Key information
University
Program structure
Tuition fees
Admissions
Possible Career Pathway
Student's testimonials
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ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Disaster Preparedness Mitigation and Management – recent intense occurrences of disasters all over the earth leading to massive loss of life and destruction of infrastructure have grabbed the attention of the world. Receiving less attention is disaster risk management – the know-how to prepare for such disasters and to reduce their effects. The academicians and practitioners at AIT, and its partner institutions are determined to contribute more toward bringing this know-how to disaster managers and engineers. The aim of this academic program is to instill the necessary interdisciplinary capacities to manage and minimize the effects of disasters in people on the front lines of disaster response and applicants with engineering, architecture, natural and social science, as well as management backgrounds.
FOCUS AREAS
- Disaster Risk Reduction Resilience
- Community Based DRR
- Risk-Knowledge Networking
- Economics of Disasters
- Multi-hazard Risk Assessment
- Earthquake Disaster
- Floods and Droughts
- Disaster Risk Governance
- Early Warning System
- GIS and Remote Sensing for DRR
KEY INFORMATION
Degree
Master
Language
English
Location
Pathum Thani
Intake Start Date
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Study Format
On Campus
Duration
2 years
Program Highlight
Standard Program
Total Semester
4
Total Tuition Fees
855,600 THB In Total
Application deadline
Data not available
ABOUT UNIVERSITY
Asian Institute of Technology, 58 Moo 9, Km. 42, Paholyothin Highway, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand, Khlong Nueng, Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is an international English-speaking postgraduate institution, focusing on engineering, sustainability, and management studies. AIT’s rigorous academic, research, and experiential outreach programs prepare graduates for professional success and leadership roles in Asia and beyond.
Founded in 1959, AIT offers the opportunity to study at an institution in Asia which possesses a global reputation. Going forward, AIT will be stressing its global connections, injection of innovation into research and teaching, its relevance to industry, and its nurturing of entrepreneurship, while continuing to fulfill its social impact and capacity building role. Sitting on a beautiful green campus located just north of Bangkok, Thailand, AIT operates as a multicultural community where a cosmopolitan approach to living and learning is the rule. You will meet and study with people from all around the world.
Today, AIT’s internationally recognized engineering, environment, and management graduates are highly sought after by employers in their home countryand elsewhere. Across many walks of life in Asia, AIT alumni have distinguished themselves as CEO’s of private and state enterprises, as business owners, as well-respected researchers and faculty, and as senior university and government officials.
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
COURSE STRUCTURE
List of courses
Course Course Title Credits Remark Semester
IN84.01 Managing Disasters 3 Required Fall
IN84.02 Remote Sensing and GIS for Disaster Mitigation 3 General Fall
IN84.03 Climate Hazards and Early Warning Systems 3 General Spring
IN84.04 Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management – Theory and Practice 3 Required Spring
IN84.05 Disaster Governance, Policy and Risk Management 3 General Spring
IN84.06 Disaster Response and Emergency Management 3 General Spring
IN84.11 Mitigation of Earthquake Disasters 3 General Spring
IN84.12 Floods and Droughts 3 General Spring
IN84.31 Human Conflicts and Humanitarian Emergency Management 3 General Spring
IN84.9007 API Course in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance 2 General Fall
IN84.9008 Multi-stakeholder Engagement for Disaster Risk Reduction 1 General Fall
IN84.9009 Economics of Disasters 1 General Fall
IN84.9010 Multi-hazard Risk Assessment: Methods, Tools, and Techniques 2 Required Fall
IN84.9011 Disaster Risk Management and Governance 2 General Spring
IN84.9012 Early Warning Systems and Climate Hazards 2 General Spring
TUITION FEES
Tuition fees
855,600 THB / In Total
Application fees
800 THB
Application fee cannot be refunded.
Available Scholarships
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ADMISSIONS PROCESS
To be eligible for admission to the regular Master’s program, an applicant must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (normally from a four-year program), or its equivalent, in an appropriate field of study from an institution of good standing acceptable to AIT;
- Have undergraduate grades significantly above average; the minimum cGPA requirement for admission to the Master’s Program is 2.75 or equivalent, at the Bachelor’s degree level;
- English Proficiency Requirement: AIT-EET: 6; IELTS Academic: overall 6 (writing 6); TOEFL iBT: overall 80 (writing 21-23); & PTE Academic: overall 52 (writing 62-73)
- Be in satisfactory physical and mental health, and have a record of good conduct;
- For the Professional Master’s (PM) degree program, in addition to the above-mentioned eligibility requirements, an applicant must:
- Have at least 3 years of work experience in areas related to the academic program at AIT and
- Be executives in organizations/companies.
PREFERRED BACKGROUND
The target groups of Master’s Degree Program are those who are looking for a career in disaster preparedness, mitigation and management, along with the faculty and staff of universities and research institutions. After completing the Master’s Program, students have the advantage of doing further studies in the doctoral program in DPMM.
Possible Career Pathway
A career in Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation, and Management (DPMM) involves roles that focus on reducing disaster risk, managing emergencies, and preparing communities for various hazards. With coursework in managing disasters, remote sensing, climate hazards, and disaster response, graduates can pursue careers as Disaster Risk Managers, Emergency Response Coordinators, or Climate Adaptation Specialists. They may work in governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, or private sector firms, where they apply their knowledge of disaster governance, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies. Additional roles could include Humanitarian Aid Coordinators or Environmental Risk Analysts, utilizing skills in multi-stakeholder engagement and economics of disasters to enhance resilience and response efforts.
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FAQs
Question :
Can I apply to two Academic Programs at the same time?
Answer :
No. You can only apply to one academic program at any time.
Question :
Do you have academic exchange programs and scholarships for those?
Answer :
2 Year Master’s Degree students normally study for 22 months (enrolled in August Intake) and 24 months (enrolled in January Intake) which includes four semesters, two short breaks and one long break between semesters. Doctoral students study for at least 42 months or seven semesters. 1-year Master, Professional Master Program and the Diploma Programs are at least 12 months or two semesters and the Certificate Program is 5 months or one semester.
Question :
What are Unified programs?
Answer :
Unified Programs integrate undergraduate studies with graduate studies into a seamless “Unified” program. For example, undergraduate students may join AIT in their final year to complete their undergraduate degree and at the same time start their Master program at AIT. AIT has several Unified programs with partner universities managed by Office of Special Degree Program.
Question :
What is the AIT English Entry Test (AIT-EET)?
Answer :
The Language Center (LC) offers a 90-minute in-house test of English proficiency called the AIT English Entry Test (EET). The score is based on a nine-point scale similar to the IELTS test. The Writing score, which is the most important at AIT, is based on an essay. The test result will be e-mailed within 7 days. The LC will report the test result to the AIT Admissions only if the score is satisfactory for provisional admission. If applicants fail to obtain the minimum score requirements for admission, they may take the test again.
Question :
Will you waive my admission interviews since I was admitted last year but chose not to register?
Answer :
No. As the application assessment varies from each intake, your application in the next intake must be as competitive as those with others applying in that same intake.
Question :
Do I need to apply for the scholarships listed on the website?
Answer :
You do not need to apply separately for the scholarships. Once you have submitted the application online, your will be automatically considered for all scholarships for which the deadline has not expired and for which you are eligible. The type and amount of scholarship given to applicants is on a competitive basis with the main criteria of academic standing. Should you wish to be considered for full scholarships, you must submit an Official English score of 6 including writing and overall that is not older than 2 years.
Question :
How much is the application processing fee?
Answer :
The processing fee is Baht 800 or US$25.
Question :
If I apply and accepted this intake, can I defer to the next intake with the same condition?
Answer :
Yes, you can defer your entry until the next academic semester. However, the financial conditions of the admission may change depending on the competitive assessment for the next semester. You are also required to pay the application processing fee to reactivate your admission.
Question :
When is the school intake and the application deadline?
Answer :
The AIT academic year consists of two semesters: January and August for School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Environment Resources and Development (SERD).