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Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
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Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 20 Feb 2023
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
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18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
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Subject details
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- Study schedule to be announced prior to the commencement of the study term
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- TAS-JUS-DEG-2022
- TAS-JUS-DEG-2023
- TAS-BJS-DEG-2023
- TAS-PJS-DEG-2023
Elective
- TAS-BJS-DEG-2022
- TAS-PJS-DEG-2022
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject examines the application of general management principles to the particular context of emergency management where normal challenges are further complicated by system failures, inadequate information, complex multi-agency and whole of community approaches and a challenging political and social environment.
The subject will examine the management principles through the cycle of emergency management involving the prevention and mitigation phase, preparedness phase, response phase, and recovery phase. It will also explore specific management issues that are central to effective emergency management practice including the impact of socio-technical systems design and human factors.
This subject is an intermediate (level 2) emergency management subject focused on emergency management in disasters. This subject will present a range of examples upon which to reflect, in order to critically analyse the cycle of emergency management.
- Multiple Choice Questions (20%)
- Preparedness Exercise Proposal 1 (40%)
- Preparedness Exercise Proposal 2 (40%)
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