Master of Emergency Management

course overview

Students undertake a study of recent advances influencing emergency and risk management through a comprehensive literature search and analysis. Students develop their independent studies proposals under the guidance of a supervisor and their findings are presented in the form of a training or education report.

Credit

Credit may be awarded for appropriate previously completed postgraduate subjects. Applicants are advised to discuss any potential credit applications with the Course Coordinator.

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Management conducted by the Australian Institute of Police Management relates to EMG506 Independent Study in Emergency Management.

The Graduate Diploma in Executive Leadership, conducted by the Australian Institute of Police Management, relates to EMG507 Readings in Risk Management and EMG508 Independent Study in Risk Management.

The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management conducted by Emergency Management Australia relates to EMG506 Independent Study in Emergency Management.

The Local and Community Level Disaster Risk Management program and the Red Cross / Red Crescent Regional Health in Emergencies Training Workshops conducted by the International Institute for Disaster Risk Management in Manila, Philippines, relates to EMG506 Independent Study in Emergency Management.

Admission requirements

Applicants who wish to be considered for admission to the course will have to satisfy the following criteria, which will be considered to be the equivalent of a four-year degree:

the successful completion of a three-year degree in Emergency Management, Risk Management or allied field

at least five years' experience in an industry related to this field of study

evidence of continuing professional education and development

evidence of project management of emergency management issues within their organisation/community

English Language

Internet Access

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

enrolment pattern and unit details

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Sub courses
Master of Emergency Management Units
English language proficiency
Internet access