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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2020 - 2021
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Description Contingency Management will introduce students to a number of core areas of aviation management including Operational Risk Management, Major Incident/ Emergency Management and Business Continuity Management (BCM). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Learning Activities IntroductionContingency, Crisis, Risk, and Business Continuity Management, their differences and how they fit together. A general overview in terms of aviation management.Risk Management(1) Overview of Risk Management/ Assessment -Strategies and benefits -Risk Management Checklist (2) Introduction to the Implementation of Safety Management Systems (S.M.S) in the Aviation Industry -How to develop effective and pro-active Safety Management Systems (SMS) in compliance with ICAO /FAA regulators requirements. (3) Integrating Risk Management and Corporate Sustainability in the Aviation Industry. - Introduction to Corporate Sustainability Management. - Enterprise Sustainability Risk Management concept and Strategy. - The cost of Risk management Practices to the Airline Business - Corporate Development and Risk Management - Airlines models and Risk Management - Impact of Global Warming on Aviation Business and Management. - Sustainability Issues in Aviation Management (4) Risk/Change Management and its effects in Aviation Operations - Safety Culture / Change management - Safety issues in Aviation - Why organisations need to change - The Change process. - Detecting Where and When to Change Case study reviewContingency Management(1) Contingency Management: Theory and Regulations - I.C.A.O., N.T.S.B regulations -The importance of leadership values. (2) Management of Aviation Accidents / Incidents. - Overview of human factors in aviation. - Practical Training and Exercise in Disaster Management. - Importance of a Special Assistance Programmes (3) Developing a Crisis Management Plan - Characteristics and elements of Crisis Management Plan - Creation of a Crisis Management Plan Case Study reviewBusiness Continuity Management(1) Fundamentals of B.C.M. -B.C.M. Framework and history -B.C.M. Development Process -B.C.M. Strategy (2) B.C.M Methodology, Planning and analysis -Core Competencies of Business Continuity -Elements of B.C.M (3) B.C.M Project Initiation, Control and guidance on organization recovery following major incidents -Planning for Business Continuity -B.C.M Recovery -B.C.M and ethics in aviation. Case Study Review | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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