EMG402 Contemporary Practice in Emergency Management (16)

This subject introduces the key themes and concepts of emergency management and examines contemporary practice in the emergency management arena. Emergency management is an important consideration in any organisational management context. The complexity and dynamic nature of emergency management practice  in todays world requires emergency management professionals to be constantly aware of latest developments, innovation and practices being conducted and undertaken in the emergency management discipline.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Manly Campus
Session 3 (90)
Online
Manly Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EMG402. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to review analyse, consolidate and synthesise theory and best practice in advanced emergency management preparedness, response and recovery practices.
  • be able to identify key challenges for emergency mangers, including the variety of perspectives and approaches of the stakeholders involved.
  • be able to think critically about the perspectives of the various stakeholders and provide suggestions to be able to effectively manage these.
  • should be able to generate draft policy and practice documents on an aspect of the EM process for industry, and critically reflect on the potential implementation of this
  • should be able to demonstrate a broad appreciation for how emergency management fits into the role of a range of professions

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The Emergency Risk Management framework
  • Preparing for an emergency
  • Responding to an emergency
  • Recovering from an emergency
  • The changing nature of emergency management
  • Stakeholders in the emergency management arena

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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