SDMM24001U MDMa Orientation Course

Volume 2024/2025
Education

Master of Disaster Management - mandatory

 

 

See course dates on MDMa website.

Content

Master of Disaster Management (MDMa)  hosts a compulsory orientation course to the new full programme master's students.

The orientation course will introduce students to the UCPH academic system, the MDMa programme, student services, and the various resources on campus that are here to help MDMa students achieve their academic goals.

The orientation course also covers practical information such as visa regulations, health insurance and services and cross-cultural adjustment.

Learning Outcome

On completion of the course, students should be able to:

Knowledge

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the UCPH academic system and the MDMa programme's curriculum and guidelines
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the MDMa programme’s internal structure, policies, and procedures that impact student degree attainment

  • Be knowledgeable in the academic support  and co-curricular/​well-beingresources that will enhance their academic success

  • Be acquainted with basic information on the Danish society and UCPH campus life

Skills:

  • Develop a better ability to engage with and relate to peers and staff  across disciplines and work collaboratively.
  • Demonstrate ability to access information and use UCPH Digital platforms  in a manner that supports their academic goals

 

Competencies:

  • Work in a team and do presentations.
  • Engage in dialogue and discussions in class and teamwork.
  • Apply tools used for team building and stress management and demonstrate knowledge about interdisciplinary and cultural communication.

 

See admission/course registration requirements at www.mdma.ku.dk/​admission-and-application/​
Learn about the UCPH academic system, the MDMa programme, student services, and the various resources on campus that are here to help you achieve your academic goals.

The orientation course also covers practical information such as visa regulations, health insurance and services and cross-cultural adjustment.

The orientation sessions consist of interactive lectures, presentations, discussions, team-building activities and other social events.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Lectures
  • 10
  • Preparation
  • 10
  • Exercises
  • 5
  • Total
  • 25
Oral
Collective

Oral Collective feedback is scheduled at the end of the course.

Credit
0 ECTS
Type of assessment
Other
Type of assessment details
Oral Evaluation at the end of the course
Exam registration requirements

No registration is required.

Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
Without assessment
Censorship form
No external censorship
Exam period

See the MDMa Exam Schedule

Re-exam

The exam form for the reexam is the same as the ordinary exam. See dates in the  MDMa Exam Schedule.

Criteria for exam assesment

 

Knowledge

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the UCPH academic system and the MDMa programme's curriculum and guidelines
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the MDMa programme’s internal structure, policies, and procedures that impact student degree attainment

  • Be knowledgeable in the academic support  and co-curricular/​well-beingresources that will enhance their academic success

  • Be acquainted with basic information on the Danish society and UCPH campus life

Skills:

  • Develop a better ability to engage with and relate to peers and staff  across disciplines and work collaboratively.
  • Demonstrate ability to access information and use UCPH Digital platforms  in a manner that supports their academic goals

 

Competencies:

  • Work in a team and do presentations.
  • Engage in dialogue and discussions in class and teamwork.
  • Apply tools used for team building and stress management and demonstrate knowledge about interdisciplinary and cultural communication.