Module: Contingency Management for Aviation

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Contingency Management for Aviation
Module Code	MT321 (ITS) / MNA1014 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Gavin Brown
Module Teachers	Cathal Guiomard
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

Contingency Management will introduce students to a number of core areas of aviation management including Operational Risk Management, Crisis/ Emergency Management and Business Continuity Management (BCM).

Learning Outcomes

1. identify and evaluate the theory which underpins effective risk, incident and business continuity management
2. appreciate how this theory may be applied to the Aviation industry with a view to building more resilient organisations
3. complete hazard identification and risk assessments within the aviation sector
4. develop appropriate mitigation measures, incident management and business continuity plans to address the key risks faced within the aviation industry

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Assignment Completion	48	Individual and group activities
Independent Study	53	Independent Study
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction
Developing organisational resilience. Examining Emergency, Crisis, Risk, and Business Continuity Management, their differences and how they fit together (in terms of aviation management) Key definitions and terminology related to risk management, business continuity management, and crisis (emergency) management. Global risk landscape - aviation management

Risk Management
(1) Overview of Risk Management What is risk?; Fundamental principles of risk management - benefits of risk management (2a) The risk management process (Establish Context; Identify risks; Analyse Risk [Likelihood & Impact]; Evaluate Risk; Treat Risk (Mitigation). (2b) Implementation of Safety (Risk) Management Systems in the Aviation Industry. Develop effective and pro-active Safety (Risk) Management Systems in compliance with ICAO /FAA regulators requirements. - Safety Culture (3) Organisational Resilience - Integrating Risk Management and Corporate Sustainability in the Aviation Industry - Introduction to Corporate Sustainability Management. - Black Swans (dealing with uncertainties) - Impact of Global Warming on Aviation Business and Management. - Resilience (Sustainability) Issues in Aviation Management - From Risk to Resilience (2020 to 2030 shift)

Contingency (Crisis) Management
(1) Crisis Management: Theory and Regulations (Emergency management in Ireland / Global) (2) Crisis/Emergency lifecycle (stages of a crisis): Crisis management theory to practice - management of aviation incidents - current practice - planning & preparedness - training & exercising - information management (theory) - crisis/disaster recovery (3) Developing a Crisis Management Plan - Components of an Crisis Management Plan & Annexes within the plan.

Business Continuity Management
(1) Fundamentals of B.C.M. -BCM Framework and history (2) BCM Methodology: planning and analysis -Core Competencies of BCM (3) Business continuity management systems (ISO 22301) - Implement, maintain and improve a BCMS in aviation industry - Application of BCMS in aviation management (enhanced resilience)

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Group presentation	Application of the risk assessment methodology as per ISO 31000:2018	30%	Week 8
Short Answer Questions	MT321 moves away from the traditional end-of-term-essay, favouring concise, more focused, and well researched mini assignments (2 in total - 35% each). Students engage with the academic theory and literature to frame their answer – as well as consider real-world influences. Students responses to each problem scenario will average 800 words excluding references.	70%	Other

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Coppola, D.: 2015, Introduction to International Disaster Management, 3rd, Butterworth-Heinemann, USA,

Other Resources

43157, ISO, ISO, 2019, ISO 22301:2019: Business continuity management systems — Requirements, 43158, ISO, ISO, 2020, ISO 22313:2020 Business continuity management systems — Guidance, 43159, ISO, ISO, 2018, ISO 31000:2018 Risk management — Guidelines, 43160, ISO, ISO, 2019, IEC 31010:2019 Risk management — Risk assessment techniques, 43161, ICAO, ICAO, 2018, Doc 9859 - Safety Management Manual, Fourth Edition, 43162, ACI, ACI, 2019, Airport Business Continuity Management Handbook,

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