Crisis Simulation

About this subject

• What you'll learn

  On successful completion of this subject, you will be able to;

  1. Formulate evidence-based policy recommendations built on a mastery of disciplinary knowledge and independent research.
  2. Assess, compare and contrast alternative policy alternatives based on their impact, effectiveness and sustainability.
  3. Collaborate as part of a team to develop policy recommendations addressing complex security and crime issues.
  4. Communicate effectively in oral and written formats.

• Topics covered

• Description

• Assessments

• Textbooks

• About Macquarie University

Entry requirements

Part of a degree

To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Elective

• MAQ-MCT-MAS-2025 - Master of Counter Terrorism
• MAQ-CYB-MAS-2025 - Master of Cyber Security Analysis
• MAQ-CRM-MAS-2025 - Master of Criminology
• MAQ-INT-MAS-2025 - Master of Intelligence
• MAQ-SEC-MAS-2025 - Master of Security and Strategic Studies

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

one of

• MAQ-PICX8050-Strategic Thinking
• MAQ-PICX8012-Critical Thought and Research Design

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• MAQ-PICX950 (Not currently available)

Others

NCCW (pre-2020 units) PICT851, PICT950, PICX950
Pre-requisite: Admission to MPICT or GradDipPICT or MPICTMIntSecSt or MIntSecStud or GradDipIntSecStud and 40cp from PICX units at 8000 level or above including PICX850 or PICX812

Additional requirements

• Other requirements -
  • Broadband access
  • The second half of the unit when students are doing the simulation/wargame, will be delivered in an intensive mode, students are required to have an intensive level of involvement for 2 weeks.

  Note:

  Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL

This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.