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EMG507 Readings in Risk Management (16)

CSU Discipline Area: Policing, law enforcement & emergency management (POLEM)

Duration: Two sessions

Abstract:

In this subject, students study the latest advances in Risk Management by undertaking and reporting on a comprehensive literature search and analysis of recent advances influencing risk management, under the guidance of a supervisor appropriate to the area selected.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Distance Manly
Session 2
Distance Manly

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EMG507

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Prerequisite(s):

EMG505 and EMG506

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- be aware of recent scientific and technological advances in the management of risk;
- have identified specific research and literature on recent advanced in emergency management;
- have analysed a comprehensive range of research and literature on recent advances in emergency management and have written an article suitable for submission to an appropriate professional journal.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- Application of knowledge of risk management to one of the following areas: * Planning; * Operations management; or * Recovery Management. - a selection of recent scientific and technological advances in Risk Management applications; - presentation of findings in a well constructed paper that may be published.

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.

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The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.