Graduate Certificate in Environmental and Business Management
This degree is part of the programs offering government subsidised places
Find information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 21,755 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (40 units). Find out more about fees
Program handbook
Description
The Graduate Certificate in Environmental and Business Management provides a unique combination of environmentally focused courses with management and business skills that can be applied in the corporate arena. The program focuses on environmental professional development in the areas of sustainability and environmental management. To complement this, the program includes a business management component with focus in key business areas such as organisational behaviour, project planning, marketing and commercialism. With the growth in importance of environmental management and sustainability in the business sector, a greater number of people in the near future will require a combination of environmental and business skills.
This unique program offers a wide range of courses of interest to students from diverse backgrounds. Applications are encouraged from candidates with a wide range of science, natural resource, engineering and business backgrounds.
Please note that students who commence in Trimester 1 or 2 can complete the program in a minimum of three trimesters. Students who commence the program in Trimester 3 can complete the program in a minimum of two trimesters.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Apply knowledge and skills in environmental and business management across a range of contexts for ethical professional practice
- Review, analyse and synthesize information that demonstrates the cross-disciplinary links between business and the environment as they apply to professional practice or highly skilled work
- Provide technical and creative solutions to environmental problems in a business context using an evidence-based approach
- Interpret, justify and communicate combined concepts of environmental and business management , theoretical propositions, and methodologies to a variety of specialist or non-specialist audiences
- Initiate, plan and implement projects that combine elements of environmental management and business management both autonomously and as part of a team using an adaptive management framework
Details
| Information correct as at | May 12, 2024 3:15 pm |
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| Program code | 12326 |
| AQF level | Level 8 Graduate Certificate |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Students with an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree or an AQF Level 8 Bachelor Honours degree are eligible for admission to the program. In special circumstances, an applicant holding other acceptable academic or professional qualifications and relevant work experience may be admitted as a candidate for the program.
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Credit may be granted for coursework courses if they can be demonstrated to be directly equivalent in terms of content and depth of study to the corresponding courses in the Environmental and Business Management program. Credit will be granted in accordance with the Postgraduate Coursework Awards and Programs Schedule.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
40 units
Program duration
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
Program requirements
Please note that students who commence in Trimester 1 or 2 can complete the program in a minimum of three trimesters. Students who commence the program in Trimester 3 can complete the program in a minimum of two trimesters.
Students are required to complete a total of, but no more than, 40 units, comprised of the following:
- 20 units of core courses
- 10 units of courses chosen from Course List A
- 10 units of courses chosen from Course List B
Please note: Students must only complete courses that form part of the program.
Program planner
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Additional documents
- 2021 Transition Arrangements 148.1 KB
Transition arrangements
2022 Revision
PACC6003 replaces GSBS6130. Students who have successfully completed GSBS6130 cannot complete PACC6003.
2021 Revision
From 2021 there are changes to the program. For students who commenced the program prior to 2021, please refer to the 2021 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more information.
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ENVS6500 | Business and the Natural Environment |
| 10 units |
| ENVS6530 | Environmental Management |
| 10 units |
Course List A
Complete 10 units from the following course list. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ENVS6510 | Environmental Legislation and Policy |
| 10 units |
| ENVS6555 | Applied Natural Resource Management |
| 10 units |
Course List B
Complete 10 units from the following course list. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ECON6440 | Economic Planning and Project Evaluation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GSBS6004 | Organisational Behaviour and Design |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6005 | Marketing Management and Planning |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6040 | Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6100 | Negotiation and Conflict Resolution |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6200 | Financial and Management Accounting |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6410 | Economics of Competitive Advantage |
| 10 units |
| PACC6003 | Corporate Finance |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6120 | Fostering Healthy Organisations |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6130 | Understanding People in Organisations |
| 10 units |
| STAT6100 | Systems Thinking for an Integrated Workforce |
| 10 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
International students can only study this program online offshore.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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