Courses in disaster prevention provide students with valuable skills such as critical thinking and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment. These skills can be practiced through careers in a number of different fields ranging from humanitarianism to civil service.

A Master of Science is an educational program that requires students to complete coursework, hands-on training, and a research paper in order to earn the degree. With an MSc, students have the option of specializing their degree in a chosen field or concentration.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.