Hobart
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 2020
Unit name | Emergency Management Policy and Governance |
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Unit code | HSP102 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
Coordinator | Dr. Steven Curnin |
Available as student elective? | Yes |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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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.
Fees
Requisites
HSP101 Introduction to Emergency Management
Teaching
Assessment | Assessment Task 1: Written case study on governance in emergency management (1,500 words excluding references) - 40% weighting. Assessment Task 2: Online multiple-choice quiz consisting of 30 questions based on your learnings from weeks 2 to 11 - 20% weighting. Assessment Task 3: Written case study on policy in the context of emergency management (1,500 words excluding reference list)– 40% weighting. |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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