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Emergency Management: postgraduate papers and qualifications you can study
This page has the postgraduate Emergency Management papers and qualifications (courses) that you can study at AUT University. See links to paper descriptions and outlines of each qualification.
Emergency Management programmes provide those involved or interested in emergency management with a pathway of study that is applied and practice oriented. The postgraduate certificate, diploma and masters programmes will focus on psychological, societal and behavioural factors as prime agents in the cause of, or response to, emergencies. The programmes will significantly advance government initiatives for the enhancement of national and local reduction, readiness, response and recovery from emergency situations. Concepts will be addressed broadly and principles of emergency management demonstrated, contextualised and applied in practice. All papers are delivered online with some papers also requiring attendance at a 4 day block course.
Who can study emergency management at postgraduate level?
Students, provided they meet the entry requirements, can enter postgraduate programmes at the postgraduate certificate or masters levels outlined below.
Below is a summary only. For a comprehensive overview of this qualification, please refer to the Academic calendar. Detailed paper information is available on the More Information web page.
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Postgraduate Certificate in Emergency Management (AK1025) 60 points
The PgCertEmMgt enhances the current and future capability requirements of those involved in emergency management within New Zealand and is aligned with the provisions of the CDEM Act, 2002. The emphasis will be on the behavioural aspects of emergencies. Topics include leading in emergencies, business continuity and crisis management, and building resilient communities. Current research as well as international trends in this area will be explored.
You complete 60 points from the following papers:
589592 Leading in Emergency Situations (30 points)
589593 Business Continuity and Crisis Management (30 points)
589594 Building Resilient Communities (30 points)
588300 Contemporary Intensive Paramedicine (30 points)
Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management (AK1015) 120 points
The PgDipEmMgmt is a planned progression of emergency management study from the PgCertEmMgmt. The PgDipEmMgmt provides the opportunity to explore and research the diverse nature of emergency management. As well as studying the topics of resilience, leadership and business continuity that are part of the PgCertEmMgmt further topics around emergency risk communication, psychosocial aspects of emergencies, health development and a special research topic are available. This pathway of study can lead into the Master of Emergency Management.
You complete 120 points from the following papers:
589592 Leading in Emergency Situations (30 points)
589593 Business Continuity and Crisis Management (30 points)
589594 Building Resilient Communities (30 points)
589595 Psychosocial Aspects of Emergencies (15 points)
589596 Emergency Risk Communication (15 points)
589319 International Health Development (15 points)
589130 Special Topic (15 points)
588300 Contemporary Intensive Paramedicine (30 points)
588301 Resuscitation Physiology (30 points)
588302 Advanced Resuscitation (15 points)
588303 Aviation Physiology (15 points)
588304 Aero-medical Retrieval (15 points)
588305 Community and Remote Area Paramedicine (30 points)
588306 Extreme Situations Management (15 points)
588307 Paramedic Practice for Registered Health Professionals (15 points)
Within this subject area, other relevant optional papers may be undertaken with the approval of the Associate Dean Postgraduate. Optional papers may be selected from other relevant subject areas.
Master of Emergency Management (AK1016) 240 points
The MEmMgmt expands on the PgDipEmMgmt by providing opportunity to research in depth an area that supports national and international trends in emergency management.You complete 240 points from the following:
Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management (120 points)
Select Research papers:
589122 Quantitative Research II (15 points)
589124 Qualitative Research II (15 Points)
Select 120 points from:
589592 Leading in Emergency Situations (30 points)
589593 Business Continuity and Crisis Management (30 points)
589594 Building Resilient Communities (30 points)
589595 Psychosocial Aspects of Emergencies (15 points)
589596 Emergency Risk Communication (15 points)
588300 Contemporary Intensive Paramedicine (30 points)
588301 Resuscitation Physiology (15 points)
588302 Advanced Resuscitation (30 points)
588303 Aviation Physiology (15 points)
588304 Aero-medical Retrieval (15 points)
588305 Community and Remote Area Paramedicine (30 points)
588306 Extreme Situations Management (30 points)
588307 Paramedic Practice for Registered Health Professionals (30 points)
589130 Special Topic (15 points)
589319 International Health Development (15 points)
And:
589597 Thesis (90 points)