

Charles Sturt University in conjunction with Ambulance Service Institute (HK Branch) develops the Master of Emergency Management degree program for members of Ambulance Service Institute (Hong Kong Branch).
Award Master of Emergency Management by the Charles Sturt University, Australia
Program Structure and Contents
The program consists of two stages undertaken over two years of part-time study: A total of 4 modules are studied over four semesters (2 years):
EMG 505 Readings in Emergency Management EMG 506 Independent Study in Emergency Management EMG 507 Readings in Risk Management EMG 508 Independent Study in Risk Management Entry Requirements:
Applicants who wish to be considered for admission to the course will have to satisfy the following criteria, which will be considered to the equivalent of a four-year degree:
- A first degree with at least 5 years experience in an industry related to the field study; or
- Senior Ambulance Officer and the above ranks without undergraduate degree should possesses 10 years experience in an industry related to the field of study.
Assessment:
Master Emergency Management Degree Graduation required 64 points of study (4 core subjects, no electives). Students must satisfactorily complete four approved major projects, under the guidance of a suitably qualified and experienced mentor.
EMG 505 Reading in Emergency Management 16 points EMG 506 Independent Study in Emergency Management 16 points EMG 507 Reading in Risk Management 16 points EMG 508 Independent Study in risk Management 16 points
Teaching Mode:
This is a distance-learning program. The regular modules are taught online. Tutorial support is available through Charles Sturt University's Website.
Medium of Instruction:
English
A corner of the Waga Waga Campus of Charles Sturt University.
Intake 1 graduates attending their graduation ceremony in HK on 3.11.2002
Intake 2 graduates attending their graduation ceremony in HK on 14.11.2004For further information, please contact:
Hong Kong |
Charles Sturt University (Australia) |
| Mr. LAI Wai-man, Raymond | Mr. John Lunn |
| Assistant Course Coordinator | Course and Project Coordinator |
| Ambulance Service Institute HK | Faculty of Health Science |
| Ph: 2776 7803 | Ph: (02) 6338 4603 |
| Fax: 2776 5824 | Fax: (02) 6338 4993 |
| E-mail: laiwaiman@tinyonline.com.hk | E-mail: jlunn@csu.edu.au |

President
Mr. CHAN Shiu-kwan
BSc(Hons), BHSc, AASI
The Ambulance Service Institute (Hong Kong Branch) is firmly committed to establishing itself as a valued Institute of paramedic and pre-hospital care in the territory of Hong Kong. We are proud to be the unique one of its kind in the South Pacific Rim for the promotion of the theory and practice of Ambulance Service administration and operations.
The Institute enjoys an excellent reputation for knowledge enrichment to all its members across the Region. Having focused on building up a partnering professionalism in paramedic resourcefulness, the Institute has a long connection with Universities both locally and overseas. Over the years, we have been providing sound opportunity to qualified members for the pursue of Certificate, Bachelor and Master degrees in relevant subjects with a view to translating practical experience into valuable academic achievements.