Engineering

M.A. In Disaster Management is a Post Graduate programme the duration of which is 2 years. Students holding a Bachelors degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university are eligible to apply for this course. Admission to M.A. In Disaster Management programme will be granted strictly on the basis of candidates performance in the entrance examination followed by personal interview. A list of some of the top institutes offering M.A. In Disaster Management is given below:
Punjab University
Annamalai University
Tata Institute Of Social Sciences (TISS)
The Global Open University
Tripura University
The average fee to pursue M.A. Disaster Management course ranges from INR 4,800 to 1,14,600. Students who wish to know about Disaster Management and want to contribute towards social welfare are well suited to M.A. In Disaster Management course. This course is designed to prepare students to face any kind of disaster. The career options in this programme include employment in fields such as in Colleges and Universities, Disaster Management Agencies, Fire Brigades, Weather Channels and Natural Calamity Insurance companies etc. After completing M.A. In Disaster Management programme, students can get jobs with diverse profiles such as Technical Support Manager, Regional Facility Manager, Disaster Officer, Project Manager, District Loss Prevention Manager etc. Students holding Masters degree in Disaster Management will get an average annual salary ranging between INR 2,40,000 to 6,00,000 depending on candidates experience and knowledge.

One year gap after B.Tech.
Although this question will be asked by the interviewer surely. You need to have a proper justification for your gap. Yes there will be fewer interview calls, fewer opportunities, but you will need to make most of whatever you get. You will need to display all the skills required for the job description you applied for. If possible add some quick skill or a technology to your portfolio. If your B.Tech is from a good college like IITs, BITs, VIT, SRM, Manipal and LPU, it may not be very difficult. Life is about grabbing the opportunity whenever and wherever it comes, make full use of anything that comes your way!

Well, the prevailing time is extremely competitive. The recruiter doesn't need the certification, but relevant skill to get his tasks completed with utmost efficiency. Your extra skills tilt the scales into your favor. Although no university/college can provide each and every technology training, but most of the top notch ones do take care of this aspect. For example LPU has relevant industry certifications which cost lacs of rupees included in many programs! IT also takes care that student do their certifications and earn the skills while within the studies itself. So yes, if you pursue from top university, there will be a lesser need to pursue these expensive training.