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Postgraduate Modules

Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management

Overview

This module on Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management will introduce delegates to the key concepts, definitions and tools to bring hazard sensitivity in the formulation of policy, programmes and services in which they are likely to be engaged. Further, it will familiarize them with initiatives and strategies for disaster loss reduction in Caribbean tourism.

​​Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face, Online, HyFlex or Blended
 

What will I Learn?

It is expected that students will be able to:

  • Define and utilize effectively the terms, concepts and principles of disaster management;
  • Understand the process of integrated risk management, especially for the tourism sector;
  • Appreciate future disaster risk management challenges to Caribbean tourism;
  • Recognize and develop good practices for disaster risk reduction, and;
  • Design a facility or sector plan.
 

Who Should do this Course

Individuals who meet the entry requirements for postgraduate level training who want to be able to lead their organizations in risk management, and be able to prepare for, respond and recover from hazard impacts.

Important Information

Semester II, 2020/2021 (Jan 2021) postgraduate modules will be delivered ‘face-to-face’, ‘online’, ‘blended’ or ‘hyflex’. See Mode of Delivery definitions below:
 
Face-to-Face
Face-to-face teaching is an instructional method where course content is taught in person, in a physical classroom environment.
 
Online: 
Online teaching is an instructional method where students and instructors connect via technology to review lectures, submit assignments and communicate with one another. No face-to-face learning occurs since lectures, assignments and readings are delivered online.
 
Blended:
Blended teaching (also known as hybrid or mixed-mode) is an instructional method where a portion of the traditional face-to-face instruction is replaced by web-based online instruction. Therefore, classes are delivered via electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching.
 
HyFlex:
Hybrid-Flexible (also known as HyFlex teaching) integrates in-class instruction, online synchronous video sessions, or asynchronous content delivery. The instructor will deliver the class in a regular classroom, but students may attend in person, participate in the class through video conferencing, or watch a recording of the class session.
 

 
  • Applicants must bring all required documentation to the Department of Management Studies, Graduate Section, for their application to be processed.
  • Individuals applying for postgraduate modules, whose native language is not English, must take tests,  to demonstrate English Language proficiency prior to registration, as identified in the Manual of Procedures re: Regulations for Graduate Diplomas and Degrees (Sec. 1, Para. 5).

At a Glance

  • Admissions Term: 2025/2026 Semester II
  • Date: January to May 2026
  • Time: Wednesday, 5pm-8pm
  • Duration: 12 weeks (36 hours)
  • Certificate Awarded: Postgraduate Professional Development Certificate of Competence
  • Course Code: TOUR 6090
  • Capacity: 10
  • Cost: BDS $2,200 (USD $1,100) {with assessment}; BDS $1,870 (USD $935) {without assessment}

For entry into this course, applicants must have at least an undergraduate degree, or five (5) years relevant work experience. Applicants may also be asked to provide an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.

The module will be delivered through a series of lectures which will introduce concepts issues and best practice.  They will be supplemented by tutorials, video presentations and case studies. It is designed for student participation which will be facilitated through group work and class exercise.

Andria Grosvenor