Master of Emergency Management
MEmergMgt
Emergency Management has become recognised as a distinct field of study that is required for progression to senior and executive levels of management in statutory emergency services, community and health services and local government. This international and national development is evidenced by the level of interest in both the undergraduate and postgraduate courses from overseas.
Students may elect to exit after the completion of the first two subjects (32 points) with the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management.
Normal course duration
Part-time 2 years (4 sessions)
Admission criteria
Applicants who wish to be considered for admission to the course will have to satisfy all of the following criteria, which will be considered the equivalent of a four-year degree:
- the successful completion of a three-year degree in Emergency Management or Risk Management
- at least five years experience in an industry related to this field of study
- evidence of continuing professional education and development and
- evidence of project management of emergency management issues within their organisation/community.
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 EMG506 Independent Study in Emergency 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 Graduate Certificate in Social Science (Emergency Services) conducted by the University of Western Sydney 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.
Graduation requirements
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
Enrolment pattern
Session 1
EMG505 Readings in Emergency Management (16 points) (commenced)
EMG506 Independent Study in Emergency Management (16 points) (commenced)
Session 2
EMG505 Readings in Emergency Management (completed)
EMG506 Independent Study in Emergency Management (completed)
Students may elect to exit at this point and graduate with the award Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management GradCertEmergMgt
Session 3
EMG507 Readings in Risk Management (16 points)(commenced)
EMG508 Independent Study in Risk Management (16 points) (commenced)
Session 4
EMG507 Readings in Risk Management (completed)
EMG508 Independent Study in Risk Management (completed)
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au