Module: Emergency Management I : Fundamentals

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Emergency Management I : Fundamentals
Module Code	MNA1119 (ITS: MT562)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5

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

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2. critique a range of emergency management definitions and be capable of developing a definition pertinent to their own organisation
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4. ascertain the nature of Emergency Management, Crisis Management and Business Continuity Management
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6. verify the various categories of emergencies which can occur and those which have occurred nationally and internationally
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8. validate the need for effective emergency management
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10. compare and contrast a range of emergency management models and apply these models to various incidents and to their organisations
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12. 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

Section Breakdown
CRN	11113	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale		Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category		Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Caroline Mcmullan	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment 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; 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:

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,

Articles:

Other Resources

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