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Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction 2016 I 25‐26 February 2016

MDRM @ MJIIT‐UTM
MJIIT UTM
MASTER OF DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT
Dr. Khamarrul Azahari Razak
UTM RAZAK School of Engineering and Advanced Technology
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia‐Japan
Malaysia
Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
26 February 2016 @ Phuket, Thailand

NEW POSTGRADUATEMASTERS DEGREE
BY COURSEWORK INDISASTER RISKMANAGEMENT@ MJIIT, UTM Kuala Lumpur
Debris Flow @ Kundasang Sabah 201521

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Introduction
A ggreat initiative byy MJIIT‐UTM offeringg the first Master’s degree
gby coursework in Disaster Risk Management in Malaysia.
It aims to foster highly‐
skilled human resources who
can be leaders in the field ofdisaster risk management inpublic and private sectors inMalaysia, and ASEAN region.

Program Details
 A joint collaboration/effort between UTM‐MJIIT with themembers of Japanese University Consortium of MJIIT; A program designed for the mid‐career professionals whoare working in the field of disaster risk management in thegovernment or non‐government agencies in Malaysia and
ASEAN countries;
 1 year full‐time modular‐based Program (2 semesters + 1short semester for 42 credits)2

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Disaster Risk
Management
Subcommittee

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Expected OutcomesUpon
p completion
pof the p
program,g
ggraduates will be able to:

1.Become professionals with highly‐skilled human resources who can beleaders in the field of disaster management in public and private sectors inMalaysia;
2.Generate solutions and ideas by addressing the complexities of thedisaster risk management challenges through a multi‐inter, and trans‐
disciplinary respective;
3.Become proactive members that can effectively analyse andcommunicate disaster management issues to a broader community ofstakeholders.

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Market Survey

Aims of this Survey•To gather information, opinions and expectations fromstakeholders on the newly proposed Masters program – Disaster
Risk Management;g;•To evaluate whether the proposed program fulfils the market
needs and preferences;•To identify potential areas for further improvement

Market Survey
In total,l 13 questionnaires
ii are systematicallyi ll didistributed;
ib dPart 1 – Respondent Profile
Part 2 – Relevant of the Program towards Organization
Part 3 – Program Content
Part 4 – Career Opportunities
Part 5 – Location
Part 6 ‐ Sponsorship4

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Market Survey
Key findings of Market Survey
Out of 183 respondents, the survey positively found:‐1. Course relevant
2. Program Course Coverage
3. Program Strength
4. IInterest
4tt tto organization
i ti
5. Employee Encouragement
6. Career Opportunity===

89.8 %
76.8 %
85.1 %===

7. Course @ UTM Kuala Lumpur

92.6926%
86.1 %
73.1 %=94.5 %

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO 1

An expert and decision maker who are able to acquire
andd apply
l knowledge
kl doff disasterdimanagement
throughout his/her life.

PEO 2Able to lead and also to be a team member in adisaster management team.

PEO 3

Planner in reconstruction of infrastructures and healthcare after a disaster.

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Program Outcomes – POs
PO1 Knowledge
Apply,
pp y integrate
gand generategadvanced knowledge
g in disastermanagement.
PO2 Practical Skills
Apply appropriate advanced tools to solve and manage current
and future disaster issues.
PO3 Social Skills and Responsibilities
Evaluate and address current and post-disaster societal
g and reconstruction.
challenges
PO4 Values, attitude, ethics and Professionalism
Generate solutions to complex disaster situations in compliancewith legal, ethical and professional code of practice.

11Program OutcomesOutcomes- cont.
PO5

Communication, Leadership skills and Team Work
Demonstrate leadership and team-working qualities bycommunicating and working effectively with peers andstakeholders in managing a disaster.
disaster

PO6

Scientific and Critical thinking skills
Apply scientific and critical thinking skills to provide solutions tocomplex disaster situations.

PO7

Information Management and Lifelong learning skills
Retrieve and utilize relevant disaster information to innovate
solutions in disaster management continuouslycontinuously.

PO8Managerial and Entrepreneurial skills
Apply managerial skills to plan and develop a resilient society.

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Program Structure
Distribution of Credits
Components
pTotalCredit Hours

Percentage(%)

University courses

6Core courses

15Electives

9Project1229Total

4210071

Distribution of Courses-First SemesterComponent

CourseCredit

University Course Research Methodology

3Core Course

Integrated Disaster Management

3Core Course

Disaster Data Management andForecasting3

Core Course

Control Measures and Mitigation
Planning

3

Core Course

Emergency
gy ResponsepPlanning
g andCommunication

3

Core Course

Recovery and Reconstruction
Management

3

Total

187

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Distribution of Courses-Second SemesterComponent

CourseCredit

University Course

Quantitative Data Analysis for DisasterManagement

3Elective

Refer to the Table of Elective Courses

3Elective

Refer to the Table of Elective Courses

3Elective

Refer to the Table of Elective Courses

3ProjectProject 16Total

18-Short SemesterComponent

CourseCreditProjectProject 2

6Total6

Table of Elective Courses- TechnicalCourses

CreditControl Measures for Landslides and Debris Flow

3

Flood Forecasting and Hazard Mapping3

River Systems and Management

3

Geo Information in Disaster Risk Assessment

3

Flood Hydraulics and Mechanics of SedimentTransportation

3168

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Table of Elective Courses- Policy & ManagementC
Courses

C dit
CreditDisaster Education and Preparedness

3

Community and Social Resilience

3

Public Health Policy and Management

3gand Rehabilitation
Healthcare in Emergencies

3

Disaster Psychology317

MASTER OF DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT Taught course Master Programme Full‐Time, Mid‐career professional
 2 Semesters + 1 Short Semester Professional support from Japan First intake September, 2016
 More details at mjiit.utm.my/dppc

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Terima KasihThank you
ありがとうございますgGozaimasu- Arigatou

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