Career Orientation

We would like to provide the young colleagues among you in particular with exciting tips on further training opportunities, courses of study, etc. in the field of catastrophe prevention. Please also have a look directly at our job exchange for new advertisements!

Vacancies

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Young Professionals

Young professionals in the field of disaster preparedness and disaster risk management can also network at DKKV’s Young Professionals.

further Information

Overview

Bachelor

Master

Scholarships & courses

internships

Bachelor Programmes

Securitymanagement

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Place of study: Berlin
Subject areas: Law, Business Administration, Risk Management
Admission restriction: No
Language of instruction: German / English
Standard period of study: 7 semesters
Start of programme: WS
Fees: Semester fee

Further information can be found on the programme’s website.

Global Humanitarian Studies BSc

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Place of study: London, UK
Subject areas: Risk and Disaster Reduction
Admission restriction: Yes
Language of instruction: English
Standard period of study: 3 years (fulltime)
Start of programme: WS
Fees: £33,000

Further Information can be found on the programme’s website.

You can find further German study programms on our German website.

Master Programmes

Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security

Degree: Master of Science

Subjects: Geography, Natural Sciences, Risk Management
Admission restriction: Yes
Language of instruction: English
Standard period of study: 4 semesters
Start: WS
Fees: Semester fee

Further information can be found on the programme’s webseite.

International Humanitarian Action

Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)

Place of study: Bochum
Subject areas: International Humanitarian Law, Humanitarian Aid Management, International Relations, Public Health, International Institutions, Anthropology
Admission restriction: No
Language of instruction: English
Standard period of study: 4 semesters
Start: WS
Fees: 12.000€

Further information can be found on the programme’s webseite.

Natural Resources Management and Development

Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Place of study: Cologne
Admission restriction: No
Language of instruction: English
Standard period of study: 4 semesters
Start of programme: WS
Fees: Semester fee

Further information can be found on the programme’s webseite.

Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering

Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Place of study: Weimar
Subject areas: Earthquake engineering and structural design, geotechnical and hydraulic engineering, stochastics and risk assessment
Admission restriction: Yes
Language of instruction: English
Standard period of study: 4 semesters
Start of programme: WS

Further information can be found on the programme’s webseite.

Program in Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience

Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Place of Study: Taipei (Taiwan)
Subject Areas: Resilience, Environmental Planning, Disaster Risk Reduction, Mitigation Technology
Admission Restriction: Yes
Language of instruction: English
Standard period of study: 3 semesters
Start of programme: WS, SoSe
Tuition: ~ 4.300 €

Further information can be found on the programme’s website.

Strategy, Global Risk & Security Management (MBA)

Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Place of study: Online
Admission requirements: University degree (B.Sc.), 1 year relevant work experience
Language of instruction: English
Standard period of study: 4 semesters (depending on previous credits)
Part-time degree programme
Start: WS and SS
Fees: 13,900 €

Further information can be found on the programme’s webseite.

Master in Sociology: Risk, Resilience, Working Life

Degree: Master of Arts/ Science

Place of study: Östersund, Sweden
Subject areas: Sociology with a focus on risk, resilience, working life
Admission restriction: Yes
Language of instruction: English
Standard period of study: 4 semesters
Start of programme: WS
Fees: Semester fee

Further information can be found on the programme’s website.

International Disaster Management and Civil Protection

Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Place of study: Vienna
Admission restriction: N/A
Language of instruction: English
Standard period of study: 4 semesters (part-time)
Start of programme: October (WS)
Fees: € 7.400 per semester (excl. travel costs)

Furth information can be found on the programme’s website.

Risk and Disaster Science MSc

Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Place of study: London
Admission restriction: Yes
Language of instruction: English
Standard period of study: 1 year
Start of programme: October
Fees: £16,000
Application: with visa; 14 Oct – 27 Jun, without visa; until 29 Aug

Further information can be found on the programme’s website.

Risk and Disaster Reduction MRes

Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Place of study: London
Admission restriction: Yes
Language of instruction: English
Standard period of study: 1 year
Start of programme: Oktober
Fees: £16,000
Application: with visa; 14 Oct – 27 Jun, without visa; until 29 Aug

Further information can be found on the programme’s website.

You can find further German study programms on our German website.

Scholarships and Onlinecourses

Scholarships

There are a variety of foundations which award scholarships. For example:

regional foundations (including the Max Weber Programme, Cologne Grammar School and Foundation Fund),
political foundations (e.g. Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Hanns Seidel Foundation, Heinrich Böll Foundation, Rosa Luxemburg Foundation),
religious foundations (e.g. Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst, Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerkhttp://www.avicenna-studienwerk.de/foerderung/) or
Trade union and employer foundations (e.g. Hans Böckler Foundation, Klaus Murmann Foundation for the Promotion of Studies).

In addition, we would like to refer you to the Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship), with which the Federal Government has been supporting gifted students since 2011. Further information here.

Online Courses

Here you will find a selection of freely accessible online courses on topics such as disaster risk reduction, resilience, climate adaptation and humanitarian aid. Most courses can be completed through self-study and some conclude with a certificate.

MOOC-Platforms

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are freely accessible online courses that usually consist of video units, assignments and quiz formats. They enable participants to acquire knowledge independently of time and location and are often offered by universities or international organizations. Below we present three different MOOC platforms:

Coursera

Coursera is an international platform founded by two professors from Stanford University. The platform does not create its own courses but manages and streams content that it receives in cooperation with various universities. Participation in the more than 600 courses is free of charge; however, an official certificate requires a fee.

Courses include:

Disaster Preparedness – Introduction to the basics of disaster preparedness.
Public Health in Humanitarian Crises – Health care and public health in crisis situations.
Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War – Strengthening resilience in children in crisis contexts.
Management of Urban Infrastructures – Infrastructure management in urban contexts.
Security and Safety Challenges in a Globalized World – Security and risk issues in a globalized world.

Further information here.

edX

The edX platform offers around 126 courses covering a wide range of topics. Among others, online courses are offered in biology, nutrition, literature, philosophy and economics. The language of instruction is usually English. Official certificates are also subject to a fee.

Courses include:

Tsunamis and Storm Surges: An Introduction to Coastal Disasters – Introduction to risks related to tsunamis and storm surges.
Flood Risk Management – Basics of flood risk management.
Natural Disasters – Overview of various natural hazards and their impacts.
Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Disaster – Fundamentals of humanitarian response.
Reclaiming Broken Places: Introduction to Civic Ecology – Approaches to restoring damaged ecosystems.
A Resilient Future: Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction – Scientific and technological approaches to disaster risk reduction.

Further information here.

iversity

The platform iversity offers MOOCs from various academic fields. In addition to introductory courses in business administration, marketing or the natural sciences, courses are also offered in medicine and computer science. The courses are free and openly accessible; however, prior knowledge may be beneficial for some courses. Upon completion, participants can receive a certificate of participation or a certificate if they have viewed and completed 80 percent of the course material. A fee may apply for on-site examinations.

Further information here.

Courses by international organizations

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Covering Disasters from a Different Lens – Online course for journalists promoting fact-based and solution-oriented reporting on disasters and risks.
Financing Prevention and De-risking Investment – Disaster Risk Reduction Financing Training Modules – Training series on developing national financing frameworks for disaster risk reduction and mobilizing public, private and international financing sources.

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)

Strengthening stakeholder engagement for the implementation and review of the 2030 Agenda – Online course on stakeholder engagement and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Resilience of Local Governments – Fundamentals for strengthening local resilience strategies.
Checklist on Scaling Up Disaster Risk Reduction in Humanitarian Action – Integrating disaster risk reduction into humanitarian action.

RESPIN / Learning for Nature (UNDP)

IPBES and IPCC: Bridging Science, Policy and Practice – Introduction to the structure, mandate and interfaces of IPBES and IPCC.

Other Providers

FutureLearn

Introduction to Humanitarian Aid – Fundamentals of humanitarian aid.
Health in Humanitarian Crises – Health care in humanitarian crises.

OOEd

Designing Resilient Housing – Approaches to resilient housing in the context of risks and climate impacts.
Resilient Architecture Research – Introduction to resilient architecture and research on adaptive building concepts.

Seminar für Ländliche Entwicklung (SLE Berlin)

Trainings – Training programs on international cooperation, development and practical transformation processes.

EO College

Food Security Risks – Analysis of global food security risks.
Land in Focus – Hazards & Disasters – Overview of natural hazards based on remote sensing data.

Friedrich-Naumann-Foundation for Freedom (FNF)

Online courses on political engagement and communication, including topics such as social media, rhetoric and campaign management.

Further information here.

Internships

INTERNSHIP AT THE FEDERAL OFFICE OF CIVIL PROTECTION AND DISASTER ASSISTANCE (BBK)

Students have the opportunity to complete an internship or practical semester at the BBK. The aim is to deepen theoretically acquired knowledge with the help of practical experience. Preference is given to courses of study with a clear connection to civil protection. Further information on internships can be found here.

INTERNSHIP WITH THE FEDERAL AGENCY FOR TECHNICAL RELIEF (THW)

In addition to internships for pupils, THW also offers internships for students for six weeks to a maximum of six months. These can complete an internship at the THW headquarters (Bonn), a THW regional association or a THW regional office. In addition, it is possible to complete an internship for writing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or diploma thesis. For this, the internship must be prescribed in the study or examination regulations. Information on corresponding positions can be found here.

INTERNSHIP AT THE GERMAN WEATHER SERVICE (DWD)

The DWD offers students from various disciplines the opportunity to complete compulsory internships. The locations depend on your major field of study and the business area you wish to work in. It is also possible to complete the internship part-time. Further details can be found on the website

INTERNSHIP AT THE DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FÜR INTERNATIONALE ZUSAMMENARBEIT GMBH (GIZ)

At GIZ, there is the possibility of an internship at the various locations as well as the regional offices in Germany and abroad. The aim of the internship is to get to know the work of GIZ and development cooperation at home or abroad. The focus of the work may vary depending on the location and the field of expertise.

Current advertisements for internships

INTERNSHIP AT THE GERMAN RESEARCH CENTRE FOR GEOSCIENCES (GFZ)

The GFZ offers the opportunity for an internship. The focus of the work may vary depending on the location and the main topic. The various internship opportunities are published on the GFZ homepage. For further information click here.

INTERNSHIP AT THE GERMAN AEROSPACE CENTER (DLR)

The DRL offers various internships for students. In addition, there are opportunities for pupils to take part in pupil laboratories or pupil programmes. You can find current job advertisements on the job portal.

INTERNSHIP AT THE HELMHOLTZ CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (UFZ)

Pupils, school leavers and students have the opportunity to gain professional orientation at the UFZ. Internships are possible in the fields of research, administration and service. The duration and organisation of the internship is determined individually in consultation with the interested parties. Further information here.

INTERNSHIP AT STADTENTWÄSSERUNGSBETRIEBEN KÖLN, AÖR, (STEB)

Pupils, school leavers or students have the opportunity to orientate themselves professionally at the UFZ. Internships are possible in the fields of research, administration and service. The duration and organization of the internship will be arranged individually with the interested parties. Further information here.

INTERNSHIP AT THE UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN SECURITY (UNU-EHS)

Interested students can complete an internship at UNU-EHS and UNU-ViE. The aim is for students to put what they have learned into practice and develop new skills and knowledge during their internship. There is a thematic focus on practical training, counselling, networking and multicultural cooperation. The vacancies are published on the homepage.

INTERNSHIPS AT THE FEDERAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (UBA)

Students and trainees have the opportunity to do an internship at the Federal Environment Agency. Places are available for internships in a wide variety of areas at UBA, including scientific departments, administration, press relations and environmental information. The placement options depend on the focus of your studies as well as the projects and capacities of the Federal Environment Agency. Please apply at least four months before the desired start of the internship. Further information here.