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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment
Module Code MNA1024 (ITS: MT565)
Faculty DCU Business School School DCU Business School
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 5
Description

This module will provide programme participants with the skills to identify, analyse and assess the variety of hazards facing individuals, organisations and communities and to identify strategies for managing those hazards including steps to reduce likelihood of occurrence and mitigate impact.

Learning Outcomes

1. explain the concepts of risk analysis, risk assessment, mitigation and resilience
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WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Lecture24Students will complete 6x4 hour blocks during the semester
Independent Study101This time will be used for reading, study & preparation of group and individual assignments
Total Workload: 125
Section Breakdown
CRN10113Part of TermSemester 1
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade ScalePass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryBest MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorCaroline McmullanModule Teacher
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentGroup Project30%Sem 1 End
AssignmentInidividual Assignment70%Week 10
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

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

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Indicative Reading List

Books:
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Articles:
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Other Resources

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