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EMG508 Independent Study in Risk Management (16)

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

Duration: Two sessions

Abstract:

This subject is viewed as the culmination of the student's studies for the Masters degree. As they work through the subject they will design and implement activities that will further develop their Risk Management practices, their research and teaching skills. It is intended that the work undertaken will have flow on benefits for their clients and colleagues with whom they work. Initially, they reflect on and appraise the current Risk Management practices. Following this they design, implement and evaluate a project, which could enhance professional practice in the areas of Risk Management and improve client outcomes within their organisation or community.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Distance Manly
Session 2
Distance Manly

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EMG508

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 able to:
- determine a suitable area of independent study;
- develop a proposal;
- plan the independent study;
- carry out the study;
- analyse data and/or information;
- write a report.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- appraisal of current risk management practice in their context - development of a professional practice development proposal - development of a teaching learning risk management project.

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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.