永續暨防災碩士學位學程


Master Program in Sustainability and Disaster Management

Program Overview

In 2023, Tzu Chi University combined its research capabilities with the Tzu Chi Foundation’s extensive experience in global disaster relief and sustainable development, establishing the Master’s Program in Sustainability and Disaster Management.

This program integrates two disciplines: “Sustainable Development” and “Disaster Health Management,” with a focus on building resilience. The curriculum covers topics such as net-zero carbon emissions, sustainable design, green building, social solidarity economy, resilient communities, technology and media applications, disaster geography, disaster education, post-disaster social work, disaster psychology, disaster public health, and disaster medical and nursing care.

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Sustainable Development

Long-term environmental, social, and economic balance.

Resilience

Capacity to adapt, withstand, and recover.

Disaster Health Management

Preparedness, response, and recovery.

Our Core Competencies
  • Resilience in Sustainability and Disaster Management
  • Interdisciplinary Integration and Systems Thinking
  • Lifelong Learning with Information Tools
  • Critical Thinking (Identifying, Analyzing, and Solving Problems)
Humanitarian x Action

Educational Goals

This program’s goal is to nurture outstanding talent in sustainability and disaster management who embody the spirit of compassion, joy, and equanimity, and who are committed to serving the world according to principles of “respecting life and prioritizing humanity.”

These individuals are dedicated to volunteering and helping others with a mindset that embraces altruism and humanitarianism.

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Master Program in Sustainability and Disaster Management

Program Features

1.

Permaculture Design

A system design that integrates people’s needs with the natural ecosystem has applications in areas such as environmental education, food and agriculture education, resilient disaster-prevention communities, social solidarity economy, sustainable agricultural design, water resource design, and ecological integration design.

2.

ESG and Net Zero Emissions

Cultivating professionals with deep knowledge of sustainable development, a strong sense of social responsibility, and leadership skills is a key driver for promoting ESG practices at the global and local levels and helping businesses, communities, and societies achieve sustainable economic, social, and environmental development.

3.

Cross-Domain Disaster Prevention

Deepen scientific research and problem-solving capabilities in all aspects of disaster prevention and relief, such as disaster prevention education, post-disaster psychology, disaster geography, disaster prevention medicine and nursing, and disaster management.

4.

Human-Centered Innovative Technology

Using design thinking as a tool, we conduct research and development on disaster prevention technologies and appropriate technological innovations in the field of sustainability.

VOICES AND PERSPECTIVES

Hear From Faculty & Students

Dr. Yie-Ru Chiu
PROGRAM DIRECTOR

“Our students may choose to complete their degree through either an academic thesis or a professional project report. Whether you come from the humanities or the sciences, we warmly welcome learners and professionals from all fields to join us in exploring pathways toward sustainable development and resilient societies.”

Liann Shannon, M.S.
2025 ALUMNA

“During the program, my focus was on designing regenerative and community-centered learning ecosystems through local community partnerships. The network and community I was able to build during my time in the program allowed me to keep working as a food systems educator and programs strategist in Hualien County.”

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