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Programme structure

Here you can see examples of course structures for current students. LTH's official course information can be found in the curriculum and timetable, which you can access via the link below.

Outline

Mandatory courses

Semester 1

  • Societal Resilience, 7.5 credits
  • Foundations for Risk Assessment and Management, 7.5 credits
  • Capacity Development, 7.5 credits
  • Introduction to Disaster Response Management, 7.5 credits

Semester 2

  • Risk Based Land Use Planning, 7.5 credits
  • Climate Smart Risk Reduction, 7.5 credits
  • Risk perception, Communication and Human behavior, 7.5 credits
  • Preparedness and Planning, 7.5 credits

Semester 3

  • Research Methodology and Methods, 7.5 credits
  • Critical Issues in Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation, 7.5 credits
  • Elective courses, 15 credits

Semester 4

  • Master’s degree project, 30 credits

Elective courses

Students can either choose two courses of 7.5 credits in parallel or one 15 credits course. The elective courses might change from one year to another. Some have a limited number of seats.

  • Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation in Practice, 15 credits
  • Geographical Information Technology - Introduction, 15 credits
  • Geographical Information Technology - Basic course, 15 credits
  • Geographical Information Technology - Advanced course, 15 credits
  • Critical Infrastructure Resilience, 7.5 credits
  • Fundamentals of Logistics and Operations Management, 7.5 credits
  • Integrated Water Resources Management: International Aspects, 7.5 credits
  • The Technology and Applications of Drone Systems, 7,5 credits
  • Swedish Language for Exchange students, 7.5 credits (SOL course website)

Additional courses might be available.

Course overview

The course list shows the courses included in the programme. Each course links to its syllabus, which includes the reading list.

Course list – lth.se

Do you have more questions?

Programme Director Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation

Magnus Hagelsteen

Email: msc.drmcca@lth.lu.se

International Coordinator Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation

Cecilia Bruhn

Email: msc.drmcca@lth.lu.se