Capstone Project
As the culminating academic and practical experience of the Master of Public Health Emergency Management Program, students are required to complete a Capstone Project over a three-months period. The Capstone is designed to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired throughout the program to address a real-world public health emergency management problem. Students will independently design, implement, and present a project that reflects critical thinking, problem-solving, and evidence-based decision-making. The Capstone Project may involve a field assessment, preparedness plan, outbreak response evaluation, emergency risk communication strategy, simulation exercise design, policy analysis, or another relevant deliverable approved by faculty advisors.
Objectives
- To synthesize and apply knowledge gained across coursework in a practical, real-world context.
- To develop and demonstrate skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating public health emergency management interventions.
- To enhance students' ability to critically assess emergency management challenges and propose evidence-based solutions.
- To strengthen professional skills in project management, communication, and leadership.
- To contribute meaningful insights or solutions to a public health emergency management issue.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze complex public health emergencies and identify key management challenges and priorities.
- Design practical, evidence-informed interventions or strategies for public health emergency preparedness, response, recovery, or mitigation.
- Apply leadership, coordination, and communication principles effectively in a public health emergency context.
- Demonstrate proficiency in data collection, analysis, and interpretation relevant to emergency management.
- Develop a structured project report and deliver an oral presentation articulating project objectives, methods, results, and recommendations.
- Reflect on the ethical, social, and cultural considerations involved in managing public health emergencies.
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