The course will emphasize the importance of need for an interdisciplinary approach for a sustainable DMM process and explore the three main stages of the planning process (before, during and after) in detail. On completion of this course, the students will be able to demonstrate: 

• an understanding of relationship between sustainable development and disaster management.
• a critical thinking approach for the responsibly in mitigation of impacts of disasters on people and environment for sustainable future.
• a critical thinking approach to sustainable planning of the DMM process.
• an awareness of the relationship between people and the hazards in their immediate environment

Teaching and learning methods in the course aims to guide the students to develop self-directed learning methods under supervision to reflect upon their own personal development planning; and to experience and improve skills in collaborative learning and thinking by interacting and participating in class discussions, workshops and collaborative activities throughout the semester.