Emergency Management Policy and Governance unit (HSP102)

Online

Introduction

This unit examines policy and governance in emergency management. Students will examine policy and governance frameworks and structures from a local, state, national and international perspective. The unit will explore the policy and governance processes, structures and frameworks that span the public, private and not-for-profit sectors using a series of case studies that have real-world applicability. This unit is an introductory (level 1) emergency management unit focused on understanding policy and governance in the context of emergency management.

Summary

Unit name	Emergency Management Policy and Governance
Unit code	HSP102
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Politics and International Relations
Coordinator	Doctor Darryl Stellmach
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	20/7/2025	18/8/2025	7/9/2025	25/10/2025

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe the basic principles of policy and governance in emergency management.
• Identify how policy and governance is applied in emergency management practice.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
090399	$2,124.00	$996.00	not applicable	$2,440.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weekly online content (2hr/wk). Assigned readings (3hr/wk). Assignment prep, including quiz prep and assignment research/writing (65hr/semester).
Assessment	Online multiple-choice quiz (20%)|Written case study on governance in emergency management. (40%)|Written case study on policy in the context of emergency management (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	See MyLO for unit readings.

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