Bachelor of Emergency Management
Postgraduate
Online
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Postgraduate
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Online
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Start date
March
Study a Bachelor of Emergency Management with Charles Sturt University and gain the skills and confidence to coordinate emergency management activities before, during and after a crisis or disaster event. Cyclones, bushfires, floods, plane crashes, and oil spills have all shaped significant events in recent years. How these events are managed can mean the difference between life and death.
If you want to make a difference in your community and see yourself responding in times of crisis and coordinating emergency management activities, this online emergency management course is for you.
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Subjects
For each 8 point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.
If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
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Graduation requirements
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
Bachelor of Emergency Management
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
Associate Degree in Emergency Management [Exit Point Only]
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.Full subject list
Course Structure
The course consists of 21 subjects (192 Credit Points). Students may exit with an Associate Degree award upon completion of the first 128 Credit Points.
Common subjects (Associate Degree)
EMG100 Introduction to Emergency Management
EMG101 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
EMG102 Emergency Decision Making
EMG103 Emergency Management Plan Development
EMG201 Training and Exercise Development
EMG206 Analysis of Disaster Response (16CP)
EMG208 Post Impact Disaster Management (16 CP)
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
SCI103 Communicating Environmental Data
JST324 Team Management and Leadership
AHT404 Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation
SPA215 Principles of Geographic Information systems
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There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.
Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.
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Career opportunities The recent impact of emergency and disaster events, both in Australia and around the world, has seen a steep rise in demand for tertiary qualified professionals. After graduating from this emergency management course, you could work with a variety of organisations. Work for public bodies and non-government organisations Take up a role with federal, state and local government organisations, community service groups and humanitarian aid organisations. You could also work in essential services, public utilities or even health, community and aged care services. Enter emergency and community services organisations Take your emergency management skills to the front line in police, fire, ambulance/paramedic, State Emergency Services, national parks, forestry, prisons and defence organisations. Assist manufacturing industries or the commercial sector Realise business continuity and safety in the petroleum, mining, primary production and manufacturing industries. Or utilise your skills in hotel chains, shopping centre and major property services, major events management, security firms, refugee processing centres and financial risk organisations.
Bachelor of Emergency Management