Course Details
Emergency and Disaster Risk Communication
Course Code EMGT806
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 8
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Prescriptor
Critically analyses communication strategies to reduce disaster risk. Using a mix of theoretical material and case studies examining the role of the media, emerging technology and social media in emergency and disaster management. Develops tools and methods to effectively communicate with the public before, during and after emergency in order to achieve disaster risk reduction.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK3930   Master of Disaster Risk Management and Development   (MDRMD)
180.00
No requisite courses specified.
  AK3805   Master of Public Health   (MPH)
240.00
  AK1025   Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Management and Development   (PgCertDRMD)
60.00
  AK3806   Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health   (PgDipPH)
120.00
  AK1015   Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management and Development   (PgDipDRMD)
120.00
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
Timetable
2026, Semester 1 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
EMGT806/N101  A  26-Feb-2026  28-May-2026  THU  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM  Online 
    05-Mar-2026  21-May-2026  THU  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM  Online 
    16-Mar-2026  16-Mar-2026  MON  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM  Online 
    18-Mar-2026  18-Mar-2026  WED  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM  Online 
    19-Mar-2026  19-Mar-2026  THU  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM  Online 
EMGT806/W101  A  26-Feb-2026  28-May-2026  THU  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WU314 
    05-Mar-2026  21-May-2026  THU  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM  Online 
    16-Mar-2026  16-Mar-2026  MON  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM  WU314 
    18-Mar-2026  18-Mar-2026  WED  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM  WU314 
    19-Mar-2026  19-Mar-2026  THU  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM  WU314 
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