Start to understand better what causes a disaster and how they can be avoided and recovered from, with our Disaster Management degree. Effective disaster management is a global priority. According to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) between 2005 and 2014, 1.7 billion people were affected by disasters, with 0.7 million people losing their lives. During this period of time disasters caused $1.4 trillion worth of damage. This course teaches the causes of disasters, and how to minimise their impact. It brings to life the challenges of managing crises when they happen, anywhere in the world.