This is a wide-ranging module that consolidates learning in relation to the concepts and practicalities of disaster management, including:¿



An overview of disaster management concepts, historical perspectives and key terminology.

Leadership, Ethics and regulatory aspects of Disaster Management.

Emergency Response and Crisis Communication



See Appendix 1 for detail.¿

The student will complete a 2500-word critical case study of a complex disaster management scenario linked to their own or intended area of professional practice. This assessment will encompass learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3.

The module will be delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, and practical exercises. Specialist guest speakers may be invited to provide insights and real-world examples. Students will engage in teamwork, sharing cross-discipline knowledge through group discussions, peer review, and communication exercises.¿ There will be regular sessions of formative assessment and academic support/tutorials will be available throughout the module.¿ Students will also have access to online resources and guidance for academic writing, data visualization, and digital communication.¿

Demonstrate systematic understanding of key disaster management concepts, terminology and the impact of historical perspectives on contemporary approaches

Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Application¿

Critically evaluate and reflect on the role of leadership and crisis communication principles and practices in managing complex disaster scenarios

Analysis, Problem Solving, Reflection

Demonstrate the application of relevant ethical and regulatory standards in a professional setting

Communication

Please see the library reading list links on EVision and the Blackboard VLE for the most up to date reading list and links.


The following texts are recommended reading for this module:



Alexander, D. (2002) Principles of emergency planning and management. Harpenden: Terra.

Amy Louise Fraher (2014) Thinking Through Crisis: Improving Teamwork and Leadership in High-Risk Fields. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Bishop, P., Hines, A., & Collins, T. (2007). The current state of scenario development: an overview of techniques. Foresight, 9(1), 5–25. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636680710727516

Coppola, D.P. (2020) Introduction to International Disaster Management. Amsterdam: Butterworth-Heinemann.

Dillon, B. (2014) Blackstone’s Emergency Planning, Crisis, and Disaster Management. 2nd edn. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press.

Gephart, R.P., Miller, C.C. and Helgesson, K.S. (2019) The Routledge Companion to Risk, Crisis and Emergency Management. New York: Routledge.

Grint, K. (2010) Leadership: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford, UK; New York: Oxford University Press.

Hancock, D. (2017) Tame, Messy and Wicked Risk Leadership (Advances in Project Management). London: Routledge.

Hillson, D. (2023) The Risk Management Handbook. Kogan Page Publishers. Lombard, C. (2023) ‘Expanding and Enhancing Incident Command System Communications Support’, Journal of Business Continuity and Emergency Planning, 16(4), pp. 304–312. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37170453/ (Accessed: 20 June 2024).

McEntire, D.A. and Myers, A., 2004. Preparing communities for disasters: issues and processes for government readiness. Disaster prevention and management: An international journal.

Woods, D.D. et al. (2010) Behind Human Error. 2nd edn, Behind Human Error. 2nd edn. Farnham: Routledge. doi:10.1201/9781315568935.

Blackboard VLE¿

MS Teams¿

University library and associated online learning materials.¿

Live streaming/recording equipment/software.¿

Our Introduction to Disaster Management module equips you with a comprehensive understanding of disaster management principles, preparing you to handle complex disaster scenarios with confidence and expertise.



In this module, you'll delve into key disaster management concepts, historical perspectives, and essential terminology to give you an overview of the subject. You'll learn to critically evaluate leadership roles and crisis communication strategies and apply ethical and regulatory standards in real-world settings.



By the end of this module, you will have developed a detailed understanding of disaster management and how strategies and procedures have been affected by real-life scenarios.