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CM39 - Graduate Diploma of Emergency and Disaster Management
Overview
Course Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Emergency and Disaster Management recognises the changing nature of emergency and disaster management in Australia and the important role research and evidence-based practice play in underpinning contemporary perspectives and approaches. As a student in this course, you will draw upon the multidisciplinary nature of emergency and disaster management and explore the implications of political, economic, social, cultural and technological trends, as well as the key concepts and perspectives that underpin contemporary emergency and disaster management practice. You will learn to communicate high-level actions and solutions to emergency and disaster management issues that are grounded in contemporary research. You will study with students from a broad range of disciplines, expand your knowledge and leadership skills and learn to apply them to the various phases of the prevention, preparedness, response and recovery model during emergencies and disasters.
The aim of the Graduate Diploma of Emergency and Disaster Management is to prepare professionals working in emergency service agencies; professionals working in private, government, non-government and community-based organisations who play a role in emergency and disaster management; and those with a personal and/or professional interest in the field.
Career Information
This course is targeted at people working in emergency service agencies; professionals working in private, government, non-government and community-based organisations who play a role in emergency and disaster management; and those with a personal and/or professional interest in the field.
Course Details
| Duration | 2 years part-time |
|---|---|
| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 48 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in postgraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
| Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
| Course Type | Postgraduate Award |
| Qualification (post nominal) | GradDipEDM |
| AQF Level | Level 8: Graduate Diploma |
| Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.
Domestic Availability
Term 3 - 2026
Online
Term 2 - 2026
Online
Term 1 - 2026
Online
Term 3 - 2025
Online
Term 2 - 2025
Online
Term 1 - 2025
Online
Term 3 - 2024
Online
Term 2 - 2024
Online
Term 1 - 2024
Online
Term 3 - 2023
Online
Term 2 - 2023
Online
Term 1 - 2023
Online
Term 1 - 2022
Online
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International Availability
Term 3 - 2026
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2026
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2026
Online
Term 3 - 2025
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2025
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2025
Online
Term 3 - 2024
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2024
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2024
Online
Term 3 - 2023
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2023
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2023
Online
Term 1 - 2022
Online
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For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact
13 CQUni (13 27 86) or send us an email at
http://contactus.cqu.edu.au/
Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for entry into this course, you must demonstrate:
- a completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Advanced Diploma from the Public Safety, Health or Police Training Package; or
- a completed AQF equivalent Bachelor degree, or higher equivalent qualification.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
You are required to provide documentation confirming completion of:
- a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- a completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV or Diploma level qualification, or
- a Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
These qualifications must be completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or the United States of America to meet the English Proficiency requirements.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT overall score of at least 75 with no score less than 17; or
- a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) overall score of at least 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- an Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
If you are an international student, please visit the English requirements for international students page for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Security Requirements
No information available at this time
Health Requirements
No information available at this time
Fees and Charges
Course Features
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | CC27 - Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management |
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| Exit Awards | CC27 - Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management |
| Accreditation |
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Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
| Not applicable |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
Inherent Requirements
There are currently no inherent requirements associated with this course.
Core Learning Outcomes
- 1. Analyse complex technical and theoretical emergency and disaster management concepts
- 2. Critically appraise the current and emerging national and international emergency and disaster management approaches
- 3. Identify appropriate strategies to develop and maintain partnerships in emergency and disaster management
- 4. Communicate high-level actions and solutions to emergency and disaster management issues that are grounded in research/evidence
- 5. Evaluate leadership and management approaches that are relevant to the emergency and disaster management profession
- 6. Analyse the implications of political, economic, social, cultural and technological trends for emergency and disaster management practice.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have advanced knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concept | ||||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts | ||||||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters | ||||||
Electives Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
| Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 36 |
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The following units are compulsory:
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| DSMG28001 | Foundations of Emergency and Disaster Management | |
| DSMG20003 | Research for Emergency and Disaster Management | |
| DSMG29001 | Disaster Risk Reduction | |
| DSMG29002 | Leadership in Emergency and Disaster Management | |
| DSMG29003 | Building Adaptive Capacity with Communities | |
| DSMG29006 | Volunteerism and the Community | |
Electives Elective
| Number of units: 2 | Total credit points: 12 |
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You will need to choose a combination of units totalling 12 credit points from the list of electives to make up the required credit points for the course. Consideration should be given to the campus, term of offering and possible exit/interim awards. Please consult the Course Advice Team if you need further information regarding your choice of electives.
You must complete 12 credit points from the following list.
More Details
There is no additional information for this course.