providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English
obtaining Academic IELTS within the last 2 years, with a minimum overall score of 6 and no individual score below 5.5
obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Emergency Management must meet the following Admission Requirements:
At least one year's work experience (paid or voluntary) in an industry, organisation, agency or enterprise that has emergency management roles and responsibilities demonstrated by a detailed resume.
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.
Gain a well-rounded education
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.
Taught by global leaders
Our academics bring a wealth of practical, operational, policy and strategic experience to the classroom.
Flexible online study
Study part-time online and earn or upgrade your qualification while continuing to work in your chosen field.
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Bachelor subjects as per Associate Degree, plus the following
EMG307 Developing a Disaster Recovery Plan (16 points)
EMG308 Disaster Recovery, Sustainability and Resilience
EMG309 Humanitarian Relief
PSY316 Psychology of Stress and Trauma
AGS320 Water Policy and Management (EM)
Plus two Electives
The recent impact of emergency and disaster events, both in Australia and around the world, has seen a steep rise in demand for tertiary qualified professionals. After graduating from this emergency management course, you could work with a variety of organisations.
Work for public bodies and non-government organisations
Take up a role with federal, state and local government organisations, community service groups and humanitarian aid organisations. You could also work in essential services, public utilities or even health, community and aged care services.
Enter emergency and community services organisations
Take your emergency management skills to the front line in police, fire, ambulance/paramedic, State Emergency Services, national parks, forestry, prisons and defence organisations.
Assist manufacturing industries or the commercial sector
Realise business continuity and safety in the petroleum, mining, primary production and manufacturing industries. Or utilise your skills in hotel chains, shopping centre and major property services, major events management, security firms, refugee processing centres and financial risk organisations.
