Master of Emergency Response and Planning

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Master of Emergency Response and Planning

Introduction

This programme is designed for emergency response and planning in various fields. The core courses of the programme stress the principles and concepts, taking into
account the development in technological field in facing emergency situations. Graduates from this programme will be able to form a network of Master of Science in the field
of Emergency Response and Planning (ERP), equipped with engineering knowledge and concepts and an effective management system to be further viable in the evaluation
and preparation of strategies at every level of emergency response and planning.

Compulsory Modul 3 credits


Core and Elective Modul 27 credits
Dissertation 10 credits

Compulsory Modul

EAB 5990 Dissertation 10


EAB 5405 Disaster Forecasting 3

EAB 5900 Research Methodology 3

Core and Elective Modul

Dissertation

00 4 6
Course Synopsis

EAB5401 Hazard, Risk and Ethics 3 credits


This course covers the comparisons and analyses between various types of hazard, risk associated with hazards and the ethics and efficiency aspects in facing and
responding to the risk

EAB5302 Building Services 3 credits


This course covers basic building services such as ventilation systems, support systems for water supply and electricity, fire service and drainage

EAB5403 Disaster Recovery and Contingency 3 credits


This course covers dicussion on various disasters and their impacts, contigency plans during critical time and prevention plan through database construction

EAB 5404 Emergency Response Planning Network 3 credits


This course covers organizational elements, professional network, leadership and disaster management

EAB 5310 Natural Resource Conservation 3 credits


This course covers conservation of natural resource through law, engineering information, and design and resource conservation concepts

EAB5609 Energy Sources 3 credits


This course discusses the issue of conventional and alternative energies, conversion technologies and contingencies

EAB5411 Emergency Risk Management 3 credits


This course gives an overview of the various type of emergency risks and the best practices and proper methodologies in strategic emergency risk management

EAB5412 Information Engineering 3 credits


This course covers methods to present information inputs by cognitive modeling and virtual reality exercises

EAB5421 Forensics Science 3 credits


This course covers investigation of disasters, industrial accidents, and risks of fire by analyzing physical evidences using forensic technique and witnesses’ interviews

EAB5422 Public Safety and Security 3 credits


This course covers public defense system such as security management, internal and external defense system, asset and losses control system and case analysis

EAB5990 Dissertation 10 credits


This course is related to a research project whereby student will select one related topic and do literature review, data collection and analysis. The scope of research will
be determined by the supervisor based on the discussion with the student. Students have to submit written report at the end of the semester. The students need to present
the research results in front of the panels as a graduation requirement

EMM5201 Fire Safety Engineering and Regulations 3 credits


This course covers all aspects that can cause fire and the related systems, passive and active fire protection and related acts

EAB5900 Research Methodology 3 credits


This course covers best practices research such as research methodology, design and ethics, and thesis writing and oral presentation.

EAB5405 Disaster Forecasting 3 credits


This course covers the application of ICT tools and GIS science (Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing) in development of early warning system.

For further information


Please contact :
Programme Coordinator :
Deputy Dean (Postgraduate Studies)
Faculty of Engineering Hazreen Haizi Harith (Dr.)
Universiti Putra Malaysia Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
43400 UPM, Serdang Faculty of Engineering
Selangor Darul Ehsan Universiti Putra Malaysia
Malaysia 43400 UPM, Serdang
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel : 603-89466266/6253 Tel: 03-89466416
Fax : 603-86567103 Fax: 03-89466425
Email : [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Website : http://www.eng.upm.edu.my Website: www.eng.edu.my
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
An applicant with a bachelor degree in engineering with CGPA 2.500/Second Class Lower and at least three
(3) years working experiences in relevant field; or
An applicant with a bachelor degree in engineering with CGPA 2.750/Second Class Lower
An applicant with a bachelor degree in science with CGPA 3.000/Second Class Upper OR CGPA 2.750/
Second Class Lower and at least three (3) years working experiences in relevant field
Note:
* When candidates with Bachelor’s of Science or Technology degrees or their equivalents are admitted,
prerequisite modules in Engineering must be offered to adequately prepare them for their advanced study.
* Please refer to programme coordinator for more information on admission requirements

FEES

Master without thesis


Fees
Malaysian Student International Student
Basic Fees (1stsemester) 1,206.00 2,206.00
Basic Fees (2ndand
950.00 1,950.00
subsequent semester)
Credit Fees 250.00 / credit hour 350.00 / credit hour
* subject to change

Language Requirement

•A Malaysian candidate must have obtained at least a credit in English at Sijil Pelajaran
Malaysia level or have passed English courses conducted at the Diploma or Bachelor’s Level.

•All international candidates from countries where English is not a medium of instruction must
have obtained a minimum score of 550 for TOEFL or Band 6 for IELTS. This requirement is not
applicable to candidates applying for admission into the Malay Language Studies.

•A candidate without the requisite minimum score for TOEFL or IELTS may be granted a
provisional admission. Such candidate will be required to pass an English Placement Test conducted by
the University.

•A candidate who has failed the English Placement Test will be required in the first semester
to pass a prescribed English course. Should the candidate fail to obtain the prescribed minimum grade,
the University may allow him to repeat the prescribed English course in the second semester.

•A candidate who fails after the second attempt will have his candidature suspended until he
passes the English course before being allowed to continue with his Masters programme.

Application For Admission

Please apply online via http://www.sgs.upm.edu.my and send your application supporting documents to
the address below:

Dean
School of Graduate Studies
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Zon 4, Off Jalan Stadium
43400 UPM Serdang
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia

Tel. : (603) 8946 4218/4223/4228


Fax. : (603) 8943 2509/8946 4232
Email : [email protected]
Website : http://www.sgs.upm.edu.my

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