Module: Emergency Management Theory & Practice

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Emergency Management Theory & Practice
Module Code	MT5136 (ITS) / MNA1107 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Caroline Mcmullan
Module Teachers	Gavin Brown
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

The aim of Emergency Management Theory and Practice is to provide programme participants with an introduction to the subject of Emergency Management with a particular emphasis on the development and nature of Emergency Management, the need for effective Emergency Management and the practical application of key Emergency Management models. In addition, the module will explore the key stakeholders involved in delivering effective emergency management in Ireland.

Learning Outcomes

1. critique a range of emergency management definitions and how the theory and practice align in public sector organisations, the voluntary sector and in business
2. ascertain the nature of Emergency Management, Crisis Management and Business Continuity Management
3. verify the various categories of emergencies which can occur and those which have occurred nationally and internationally
4. validate the need for effective emergency management with emphasis on ethics, responsibility and sustainability
5. compare and contrast a range of emergency management models and apply these models to various incidents (national and international) and to their organisations
6. monitor and evaluate the dynamic nature of the field of emergency management & the international interdependencies which exist in disaster management

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	48	including guest speakers from public, private and voluntary sector organisations
Group work	24	No Description
Directed learning	178	Preparation of course work; Reading; Research
Total Workload: 250

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

Defs
Defining Emergency Management, Crisis Management & Business Continuity Management.

Classification of Emergency
Socio-Natural, Technological, Social Emergencies

Models
A review of key models of Emergency Management. The Systems Approach to Emergency Management – exploring the key elements of Hazard/Risk Analysis, Mitigation, Planning & Preparedness and Response & Recovery.

MEM In Ireland
• The development of Emergency Management in Ireland • The Office of Emergency Planning • Strategic Emergency Management (SEM) National Structures and Framework • The National Risk Assessment (NRA) Process & Outputs • Framework for Major Emergency Management • The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management

National & International Incidents
• Trends in global emergencies/disasters • Key EU and UN mechanisms to respond to international disasters • An exploration of the nature and scope of recent national and international incidents

Emergency Management in Practice
Identifying and Sharing Good Practice with a particular emphasis on ethics, responsibility and sustainability

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Group assignment	Case Study Analysis - review of international systems of emergency management & how emergencies of international significance have been managed with a view to learning from experience of other.	30%	Sem 2 End
Loop Quiz	Reflection on ethical dilemmas in internal disaster management	10%	Other
Assignment	Individual Assignment focused on the analysis of the academic literature in emergency management and the application of this theory to a public sector or business environment.	60%	n/a

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

Other Resources

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