Doctor of Public Health (D.P.H.) in Disaster Preparedness/Emergency Management
Our Doctor of Public Health (D.P.H.) in Disaster Preparedness/Emergency Management prepares advanced leaders to design, evaluate, and direct public health emergency systems. The program emphasizes strategic preparedness, surge capacity leadership, and policy-driven disaster response frameworks. Students develop expertise in managing complex emergencies, influencing public policy, and conducting high-level research that strengthens disaster resilience. Designed for senior professionals, the program equips graduates to lead governmental agencies, international organizations, and emergency management institutions through evidence-based planning and scholarly contribution.
| Program Name | Doctor of Public Health (D.P.H.) |
| Program Level | Doctorate |
| Concentration | Disaster Preparedness/Emergency Management |
| Modules | 15 |
| Credits | 60 |
| Duration | 2 to 4 years |
| Learning Method | Online |
| Fee | $3,500 One-Time Fee [Special Discount] |
- Emergency Operations Planning
- Incident Command System (ICS)
- Coordination and Communication
- Mass Healthcare and Surge Capacity
- Countermeasures and Mitigation
- Public Writing
- Public Policy
- Public & Private Law
- Scientific Research Module I: Research, Information Literacy
- Scientific Research Module II: Dissertation Writing I
- Scientific Research Module III: Dissertation Writing II
- Scientific Research Module IV: Dissertation Writing III
- Scientific Research Module V: Submission and Evaluation of the Dissertation
- Scientific Research Module VI: Dissertation Defense Preparation
- Dissertation Defense
- Possess a Master’s Degree (or a Bachelor’s Degree for bundle program) or its equivalent.
- Be proficient in English (as per TOEFL or IELTS test for non-native English speakers).
- Have basic operating knowledge of a smartphone or a computer.
- Distinction: 90% and above
- Pass: 80% to 89.99%
- Fail: below 80%
Dissertation Defense
Fee: $3,500 One-Time Fee [Special Discount]
- Payment Plans: $800 initial payment and $270 per month for 1 year or $800 initial payment and $135 per month for 2 years [Special Discount]
- Payment Methods: Stripe & PayPal
- Provide the names of your previous schools and the dates of attendance.
- Submit a scanned copy of the following:
- government-issued photo ID,
- two letters of recommendation,
- transcript(s), and
- test scores (TOEFL or IELTS for non-native English speakers).
- ⚠️You can submit the documents when applying or email them later to giuadmissions@fgjf.org latest within four weeks from the start date of your first-course registration.
- Wait for a response from our admission staff within seven working days.
- Receive your provisional admission letter.
- Make payment.
- Start studying.
Program Director
Prof. Paul Jeffrey Borja
FAQs
Have More Questions?
Our admissions staff is available Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (EST) to answer your questions and provide assistance with the admissions process. You can reach us by e-mail at giuadmissions@fgjf.org.
