Flood Risk Management

Tuition is $120 USD. Applications close Anytime.

Flood Risk Management is a short course for students who want to learn about managing flood risks. It's a non-degree program that lasts one week and is taught in English. The main advantage of this program is that it helps students learn about flood risk management quickly.

The curriculum includes topics such as flood risk assessment, mitigation, and adaptation. Students will learn how to analyze flood risks and develop strategies to manage them. They will also get to practice using data and models to predict flood risks.

After completing this program, students can pursue careers as flood risk managers, environmental consultants, or water resource managers. They can work in government agencies, consulting firms, or non-profit organizations. Some potential job titles include hydrologist, water resource engineer, or disaster risk reduction specialist.

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s leading research universities, with a long tradition of innovation since its founding in 1868 and campuses across Munich and beyond. TUM’s reputation for excellence in engineering, natural sciences, medicine and business is backed by extensive partnerships with industry and research institutions globally. As a research-driven and entrepreneurial university, TUM attracts a large international student body and offers a stimulating environment for ambitious learners.

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