Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management
In the face of climate and social upheavals, traditional planning falls short. It is time to nurture resilient, inclusive, and prosperous Asian communities. Our Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM) program is designed to equip leaders with the skills and experience needed to tackle large-scale challenges. Our unique 18-month online program covers a diverse range of subjects, equipping graduates to adeptly navigate diverse fields, disciplines, occupations, and communities. Armed with this knowledge, they are prepared to safeguard business continuity and foster organizational resilience.
Leading the crisis response, paving a resilient tomorrow
The Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM) program equips individuals with the essential skills to assess, strategize, and make evidence-based decisions, while aligning with international frameworks for disaster risk reduction, sustainable development, crisis management, and climate action.
This 18-month online program is meticulously designed to resonate with the United Nations’ Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, Sustainable Development Goals 2015-2030, the Agenda for Humanity, and the 2015 UN Climate Change Conference Agreement. Our student body comprises executives and leaders from diverse backgrounds, fostering collaboration to address real-world challenges, develop measurable interventions, and integrate multi-sectoral and interdisciplinary aspects of DRCM into their management skills.
The program’s curriculum provides training in the following concentration areas: Organizational Resilience, Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development, and Crisis and Humanitarian Emergency Management. There will also be immersive capstone projects, wherein graduates critically analyze problems and offer actionable recommendations to mitigate social, environmental, and climate-related risks. This hands-on approach fosters a deeper level of engagement and retention, preparing the graduates to navigate challenges effectively in their own discipline.
Program Structure*
The Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM) program spans 6 terms within 18 months with a pre-program orientation before the first term.
*This program’s curriculum is subject to change
**Students may choose between Organizational Resilience, Crisis and Humanitarian Emergency Management, and Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development for their concentration areas.
Start Date and Class Schedule
Duration: 18 months (6 terms)
Start Date: Every July
Class Schedule:
- Monday to Thursday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Class Type: Hybrid Classes
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
- At least five years’ work experience, preferably with at least two years’ managerial experience
Application Deadline For July 2025 Intake
19 June 2025
(For Non-Resident and Resident Applicants )
Program Learning Goals
These goals outline the knowledge, skills, and abilities that students are expected to develop by the time they graduate. They ensure that the programs of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) remain both challenging and aligned with the current business landscape.
Program Learning Goal 1:
The Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management graduates will be disaster risk and crisis management leaders who are adaptive and competent in addressing disaster and crisis concerns and developing interventions.
Program Learning Goal 2:
The Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management graduates will be critical and collaborative thinkers, and integrative decision-makers at any phase of the disaster management cycle.
Program Learning Goal 3:
The Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management graduates will be strategic planners and implementers of business and service continuity for organizational and community disaster resilience.
Program Learning Goal 4:
The Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management graduates will be effective communicators who are proficient in disaster risk and crisis management discourse.
Lead impactful Disaster, Risk, and Crisis Management (DRCM) practices through our Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM) program
Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management Class Profile
Students Enrolled
International Students
Nationalities Represented
- Philippines
- Bangladesh
Average Age
Years old
Gender
Professional Level
Average Work Experience
Years
Industries Represented
“The Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management program taught us not only how to respond, but also how to be prepared and how to enhance the resilience of communities.”
Dr. Daisy Tagarda
Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management, 2024
“We need to strengthen everyone being touched by disasters. I think the Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management of AIM is the best program out there [for this].”
Jerome Orfano
Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management, 2024
“EMDRCM fills a big gap in our industry and nation, enriching my role as a developer of communities with greater meaning and purpose.”
Jose Miguel De Guzman
Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management, 2024
“EMDRCM offers so much to learn; each session provides insights into the realities of my organization and the broader implications of climate change and natural disasters.”
Theresa Mae Auman
Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management, 2023
“EMDRCM taught me that resilient communities need more than just intelligence; they need a heart. We must empower the vulnerable.”
Karen Elec Llapitan
Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management, 2023
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