Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Sustainability
This degree is part of the programs offering government subsidised places
Find information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 21,240 (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 Management and Sustainability will empower you with the knowledge to play a professional role in solving environmental problems that confront contemporary societies. The structure of our program will provide you with specialised environmental management and sustainability skills together with the ability to determine, environmental impact assessment against legislation and policy. On completion of the degree, you will have a high level understanding of key issues and approaches in environmental management, sustainability and decision-making.
The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Sustainability is open to graduates from a wide range of backgrounds and experience. It caters for both suitably qualified graduates from cognate fields and mid-career professionals wishing to gain professional postgraduate qualifications. Our Graduate Certificate degree will give you the specialised skills needed to pursue a career in resolving environmental issues. Online delivery means flexible study options.
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 the discipline of environmental management and sustainability across a range of contexts for ethical professional practice.
- Review, analyse and synthesise recent developments in the discipline to demonstrate an advanced understanding in the field of environmental management and sustainability.
- Provide technical and creative solutions to environmental problems using independent judgement and critical analysis of available resources.
- Interpret, justify and communicate environmental management and sustainability concepts, theoretical propositions and methodologies to a variety of specialist or non-specialist audience.
- Initiate, plan and implement environmental management and sustainability projects both autonomously and as part of a team using an adaptive management framework.
Details
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| Program code | 12327 |
| 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 Management and Sustainability 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
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.
Students in the Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability have the option of exiting with the Graduate Certificate only if they are admitted to the Masters program on the basis of an AQF Level 7 program.
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Additional documents
- 2021 Transition Arrangements 174.3 KB
Transition arrangements
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 |
| ENVS6525 | Sustainability and Ecosystem Health |
| 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 |
| ABOR6001 | Aboriginal Foundation Studies |
| 10 units |
| ECON6440 | Economic Planning and Project Evaluation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| EDUC6157 | History, Nature, and Practice of Science | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ENVS6500 | Business and the Natural Environment |
| 10 units |
| ENVS6510 | Environmental Legislation and Policy |
| 10 units |
| ENVS6545 | Impact Assessment and Climate Change Policy |
| 10 units |
| EPID6420 | Fundamentals of Epidemiology |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6004 | Organisational Behaviour and Design |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6100 | Negotiation and Conflict Resolution |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6484 | Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility |
| 10 units |
| MARI6001 | Marine Ecology and Management |
| 10 units |
| OHSE6010 | Occupational Health | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| SOCA6590 | Environmental Justice |
| 10 units |
| STAT6107 | Statistics for the Sciences | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Course List B
Complete 10 units from the following course list. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ENVS6001 | Biodiversity, Conservation Science and Management |
| 10 units |
| ENVS6555 | Applied Natural Resource Management |
| 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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