Emergency and Disaster Management CQUniversity Australia

Overview

The Master of Emergency and Disaster Management from CQUniversity Australia recognises the changing nature of emergency and disaster management in Australia and the important role research and evidence-based practice play in underpinning contemporary perspectives and approaches.

Key facts

• As a student in this course, you will draw upon the multidisciplinary nature of emergency and disaster management to explore current and emerging trends in national and international approaches, as well as the key concepts and perspectives that underpin contemporary emergency and disaster management practice.

• This course initially introduces you to the fundamental concepts and frameworks that underpin the effective management of emergencies and disasters and helps you develop a comprehensive understanding of the nature of hazards and disasters. 

• You will be introduced to the key stakeholders involved with emergency and disaster management, explore the historical and contemporary principles, policies, and legal frameworks guiding the field of practice. 

• The unit will explore local and global concepts of emergency and disaster management and the models, systems and processes required to effectively mitigate, prepare, respond and recover from various disasters.

Career Opportunities

• This course is aimed at people wanting to enter into or who are working in emergency and disaster management that wish to change or advance their careers in this area. 

• This may include people who are in the public safety or emergency services, volunteer groups, healthcare professionals, military personnel, professionals working in private, government, non-government and community-based organisations who play a role in emergency and disaster management; and those with a personal and/or professional interest in the field.

Possible future job titles:

• Emergency management officer, 

• Emergency Management Coordinator, 

• Advisor Emergency Management, 

• Coordinator Emergency Management, 

• Emergency Management Work Health Safety Coordinator