Disaster Management can be defined as the organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies, in particular preparedness, response and recovery in order to lessen the impact of disasters.
Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Disaster Management in Ghana are:
University of Energy and Natural Resource
Admission Requirements
SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-D)/(A1-C6) respectively in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and any three (3) elective subjects from the following; Chemistry, Physics, Biology/General Agriculture/Forestry, Elective Mathematics, Geography, Economics, History and Government.
Professional and Post-Diploma Applicants Candidates in this category must possess;
A Professional or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution (e.g Science, Agriculture, Forestry/Natural resources, Climatology, Meteorology, Geography, Engineering, etc)
Must pass an interview
Two years’ post-qualification working experience Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained Second Class Lower Division or above in Science, Agriculture, Forestry/Natural Resources, Climatology, Meteorology, Geography will enter at level 300.
Those with HND/Diploma in other relevant areas other than the above will enter at level 200 if successful at an interview.