Master of Emergency Management

Overview

The aim of the course is to equip students with advanced knowledge, analytical and cognitive skills in emergency management theory and practice and multi-agency operational command and leadership. Students apply their knowledge and skills through industry and community-based project work, involving the critical review and analysis of emergency management and operational command theory and practice in the focused areas of planning/preparedness, response and recovery and its application and relationship within a specific industry context, demonstrating mastery of emergency management theory, knowledge and practice in their specialist field of study and industry area.

Admission and Credit

Admission

Entry Requirement

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, risk management or an allied discipline area; at least five years experience in an industry related to this field of study; evidence of continuing professional education and development; evidence of emergency management role and responsibilities within their industry, organisation or community.

Language requirements

Standard

Structure

Essential set 80 Credit Points

The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.

Core subjects80 Credit Points

Elective set16 Credit Points

The elective set allows students to develop a breath of knowledge by enrolling in subjects from restricted electives not otherwise studied or from a specialisation sequence other than their first chosen specialisation as their elective subjects.

Unrestricted electives 16 Credit Points

Enrolment Pattern

Study plan

Related courses

Exit Award

Alternative exit options

The Master, Graduate Diploma [Exit Point Only] and Graduate Certificate [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Handbook

1712EM01 - Master of Emergency Management