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Bachelor of Emergency Management

  • Bachelor

Study a Bachelor of Emergency Management with Charles Sturt University to gain skills in coordinating emergency management activities during crises. This online course is part of an articulated program of study.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 - 6 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$10,516 per year

About this course

Overview

Study a Bachelor of Emergency Management with Charles Sturt University and gain the skills and confidence to coordinate emergency management activities before, during and after a crisis or disaster event. Cyclones, bushfires, floods, plane crashes, and oil spills have all shaped significant events in recent years. How these events are managed can mean the difference between life and death.

If you want to make a difference in your community and see yourself responding in times of crisis and coordinating emergency management activities, this online emergency management course is for you.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Associate Degree in Emergency Management [Exit point only]

Entry requirements

To be admitted into the course a student must have at least two year's work experience (paid or voluntary) with emergency management roles and responsibilities (demonstrated by a detailed resume and capability statement outlining emergency management roles and responsibilities undertaken) in an emergency management related industry, organisation, agency or enterprise.

Applicants who have completed the Undergraduate Certificate in Emergency Management AND have one year of relevant work experience (as noted above) may also meet the entry requirements.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

With our online Bachelor of Emergency Management, you'll learn both the principles and practices of emergency and disaster management, and examine and analyse community resilience, disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. This bachelor's degree in emergency management is designed to meet the needs of public bodies concerned with the protection of life and property - such as federal, state and local government, the police, fire, ambulance, state emergency services and community and health services - as well as private sector groups, such as the insurance and manufacturing industries.

The Bachelor of Emergency Management includes specific studies in community resilience and disaster planning, risk management and mitigation, climate change and environmental science, spatial science and geographical information systems (GIS), and decision-making in crisis situations. This course is designed in collaboration with emergency management agencies, regulators, research bodies, private industry and emergency services providers, with subjects delivered through the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security (AGSPS). While delivery of the course is entirely online, you may have the opportunity to undertake international study programs through CSU Global.

Our academics bring a wealth of practical, operational, policy and strategic experience to the classroom.

Study part-time online and earn or upgrade your qualification while continuing to work in your chosen field.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:
  • Emergency manager
  • Emergency response coordinator
  • Emergency services officer
  • OHS manager
  • Planning officer
  • Risk manager

Course structure

Essential set (168 pts)Core subjects168 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsEMG100Introduction to Emergency Management8 credit ptsEMG101Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment8 credit ptsEMG102Emergency Decision Making8 credit ptsEMG103Emergency Management Plan Development8 credit ptsEMG201Standing Operating Procedures: Training and Exercise Development8 credit ptsEMG206Critical Analysis of Disaster Response16 credit ptsEMG208Post Impact Disaster Management16 credit ptsPSY111Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services8 credit ptsIKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country8 credit ptsSCI103Introduction to Geospatial Science8 credit ptsJST324Team Management and Leadership8 credit ptsAHT404Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation8 credit ptsSPA215GIS 1: Geographic Information Science Foundations8 credit ptsEMG307Developing a Disaster Recovery Plan16 credit ptsEMG308Disaster Recovery, Sustainability and Resilience8 credit ptsEMG309Humanitarian Relief8 credit ptsPSY316Psychology of Stress and Trauma8 credit ptsAGS320Water Policy and Management (EM)8 credit ptsElective set (24 pts)Unrestricted electives24 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit ptsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit ptsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.
  • Apply via UAC
  • Apply via VTAC
  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Charles Sturt University.
83%
Overall satisfaction
80.2%
Skill scale
65.7%
Teaching scale
90.5%
Employed full-time
$67.4k
Average salary