Module: Emergency Management I : Fundamentals

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Emergency Management I : Fundamentals
Module Code	MT562 (ITS) / MNA1119 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Caroline Mcmullan
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

The aim of Emergency Management: Fundamentals 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 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 be capable of developing a definition pertinent to their own organisation
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
5. compare and contrast a range of emergency management models and apply these models to various incidents and to their organisations
6. determine the Key Stakeholders with a role to play in the management of emergencies – Government, Local Authorities, An Garda Siochana, the Health Service Executive, the Ambulance Service, the Fire Service, the Defence Forces, the Irish Coast Guard, the Voluntary Sector, Private Sector

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Students will complete 6X4 hour blocks during the semester
Independent Study	101	Completion of individual and group assessments, reading and research
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

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

Classification
Categories of Emergency – Natural, Technological, Social etc. and Global Trends in Emergency Management

Case Studies
An exploration of the nature and scope of recent national and international incidents

Justification
The need for Emergency Management

Emergency Management in Ireland
The Development of Emergency Management in Ireland. Key Stakeholders – Government, Local Authorities, An Garda Siochana, the Health Service Executive, the Ambulance Service, the Fire Service, the Defence Forces, the Irish Coast Guard, the Voluntary Sector, Private Sector.

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Essay	Individual assignment	30%	Week 6
Report(s)	Group assignment based on group report and individual presentations	70%	Sem 1 End

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 -

Indicative Reading List

Alexander D: 2002, Principles of Emergency Planning and Management, Oxford University Press,
Coppola, D.P: 2007, Introduction to International Disaster Management, Butterworth Heinemann,
Elliott D, Smith D. (eds): 2006, Key Readings in Crisis Management: Systems and Structures for Prevention and Recovery, Routledge,
Fink, S: 2002, Crisis Management: Planning for the Inevitable, iUniverse.com, Inc.,
Lindell M.K. Prater C. Perry R.W: 2006, Introduction to Emergency Management, Wiley,
Mitroff I: 2006, Crisis Leadership:Planning for the Unthinkable, Wiley,
O Riordan PA.: 1992, Emergency Planning in Ireland, Institute of Public Administration,
Wallace M. Webber L.: 2004, The Disaster Recovery Handbook, AMACOM,

Other Resources

583, Government Policy Document, 2006, A Framework for Major Emergency Management,