Georgetown to Host Application Workshop for Emergency & Disaster Management Master’s Degree

Press release

Published May 6th, 2018 - 05:06 GMT

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Students interested in the International Executive Master’s in Emergency & Disaster Management (IEDM) degree offered by Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies will be able to learn more about the application process at an upcoming workshop. The workshop, which will be held on Monday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Georgetown University in Qatar, will provide an overview of the requirements and allow future students to find out more about the degree.

The IEDM is a unique one year master’s degree that aims to enable the next generation of emergency and disaster management professionals to face the challenges of a global future. Through a combination of online learning and on-site residencies in Amman, Doha, Muscat, Paris and Washington, D.C., the program equips students to lead in the face of a diverse range of natural and manmade events. Students tackle topics such as public health and humanitarian crises, natural disasters, cyber-attacks, and coordinating preparedness, response, and recovery efforts across international borders.

“This degree is an exciting opportunity for professionals in Qatar and beyond to grow their skills in emergency preparedness, threat mitigation, and the management of response and recovery efforts,” said IEDM Program Coordinator Asala Al Jalabi. “We hope interested students will take advantage of this workshop as we are rapidly approaching the application deadline.”

The hands-on workshop will help students prepare their applications, give detailed guidance on the supporting documentation and information required, and answer any questions on the process. The final application deadline for the IEDM degree is June 3, 2018 and classes begin in the fall. Interested applicants can learn more on the website: scs.georgetown.edu/iedm.

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.