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Introduction
Business Continuity Management is the holistic management process that identifies potential threats to an organisation and the likely impacts to business operations that may be caused if those threats materialise. This fully online unit provides you with a thorough understanding of the concepts and practical applications of Business Continuity Management. You will gain an appreciation of the issues and elements that underlie the practice of Business Continuity Management and draw upon theoretical concepts, real life case studies and relevant standards. This unit will provide you with the knowledge and skills to translate and communicate theoretical concepts in Business Continuity Management to tangible outputs for industry. This unit, together with protective security, crisis management, and the ability to lead resilient organisations, are collectively the underpinning foundation for enhancing organisational resilience. The unit provides you with an understanding and the requisite skills that will be interrelated with these units should you proceed further with your postgraduate studies in organisational resilience.
Summary
| Unit name | Business Continuity Management |
| Unit code | HSP602 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Seafaring and Maritime Operations|Politics and International Relations |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Benjamin Brooks |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Comprehend theoretical approaches in business continuity management.
- Synthesise and apply relevant theoretical perspectives and concepts to provide solutions to business continuity management.
- Produce written work on business continuity management that is clearly communicated and meets scholarly and industry requirements.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Independent Learning, 8 hours, weekly. Online Class, 1 hours, 2x per semester. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Multiple choice online quiz. (15%)|Multiple choice online quiz. (15%)|Write a 1,000 word report that describes a specific impact analysis for a business continuity disruption. (20%)|Write a 2,500 word discussion paper to support the development or revision of a business continuity management system. (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Recommended readings can be found at the end of each week in MyLO. |
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