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Simulation in Counter Terrorism

Postgraduate | MAQ-PICX8955 | 2020

Previously MAQ-PICX955

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Take on the role of a counter terrorism expert in a dynamic simulation of a real-world crisis. Draw on your theoretical and practical knowledge to assess the threat and problem solve. Formulate policy recommendations based on your experiences.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
18 weeks

FEE-HELP available

Simulation in Counter Terrorism

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to;

    1. Understand the strengths and weaknesses of simulation & role playing as an educational and professional tool.
    2. Understand decision-making, bargaining situations and group dynamics in a political-strategic context.
    3. Apply network analysis to complex and evolving real-world situations.
    4. Communicate disciplinary knowledge to professional audiences through the counter-terrorism sections of the briefing papers.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-PICX955-Simulation in Counter Terrorism (no longer available)

Others

Admission to MCTerrorism and 60cp at 8000 level or above including (PICX8012 or PICX812) and (PICX8020 or PICX802) and (PICX8037 or PICX837) and (PICX8018 or PICX818) and (PICX8043 or PICX843)

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -
    • Broadband access
    • The second half of the unit when students are doing the simulation/wargame, will be delivered in an intensive mode, students are required to have an intensive level of involvement for 2 weeks.

    Note:

    Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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