M.Sc. in Coastal and Disaster Management
Science (M.Sc.)
Shortlisted by 65+ Students
Location: Mumbai (All Areas)
Duration: 2 YEAR
Regular / Offline
Average Fees: ₹ 64000
Highlights The M.Sc. in Coastal and Disaster Management at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) offered by Jamsetji Tata School of Disaster Studies (JTSDS) is a two-year full-time program that aims to comprehend disaster from multidisciplinary perspectives. The course integrates science and technology, policy and governance, and the social construction of disasters by training students to be able to predict, prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from them. The curriculum is divided into foundation and concentration courses, along with flexibility to take research classes or field practicum/internship and complete a 12-credit research dissertation. The programme is also designed with a flexible entry-exit option that enables students to exit after first semester, earning a Certificate, or after second semester, obtaining a Diploma, followed by the successful completion for Master’s degree.
About Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is one of India’s premier higher education institutions for social sciences. Founded in 1936 at Mumbai, it is the first school of social work in India and has since expanded its perspective on social work education and research. TISS is sponsored by the UGC and is ranked under the best social science and management institutions in India.
The institute is particularly known for its work in social work, public policy, development studies, health, disaster management, education, labour studies and social entrepreneurship. It provides postgraduate, doctoral and certificate programmes through the schools and campuses at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Tuljapur and Guwahati. TISS is known for its focus on academic learning as well as fieldwork, providing students the opportunity to learn theory as well as practical interaction. The institute's alumni are part of NGOs, research organisations, government and non-government organizations including UN bodies and corporate social responsibility sectors.[6] TISS is a founder member of Global Alliance for Partnerships on Media and Information Literacy (GAPMIL).
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