Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability
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Program handbook
Description
The Master of 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 Master of 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 Masters degree will give you the specialised skills needed to pursue a career in resolving environmental issues. Online delivery means flexible study options.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Applied advanced knowledge and skills in the discipline of environmental management and sustainability across a range of contexts for ethical professional practice or scholarship.
- Applied critical thinking and reasoning to demonstrate advanced understanding of recent developments in the discipline for professional practice.
- Solved a range of environmental problems using an evidence based approach by investigating, analysing and synthesising complex information and available resources.
- Interpreted, justified and communicated environmental management and sustainability concepts, theoretical propositions, methodologies to a variety of specialist or non-specialist audience.
- Designed, evaluated, implemented, analysed and theorised environmental management and sustainability projects both autonomously and as part of a team using an adaptive management framework.
- Applied critical thinking and reasoning to demonstrate advanced understanding of environmental legislation, sustainability and climate change policy.
Details
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| Program code | 40275 |
| AQF level | Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
- Students with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a discipline other than environmental science, spatial science, and/or business management are eligible to undertake the 160 unit program.
- Students with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a discipline other than environmental science, spatial science, and/or business management who also hold a minimum of 2 years demonstrable Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) in an area related to environmental science, spatial science, and/or business management will study between 120 and 160 units depending on the volume of RPL received. Applicants must include a CV and a Statement of Service with their application to have their work experience considered for RPL by the Program Convenor or Head of School. These applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Students with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) with a major in environmental science, spatial science, and/or business management are eligible to undertake a 120 unit program comprised of 40 units of core courses, one 50 unit specialisation, and 30 units of electives.
- Students with a 4 year Bachelor (Honours) degree (AQF Level 8) in a discipline other than environmental science, spatial science, and/or business management are eligible to undertake a 120 unit program comprised of 40 units of core courses, one 50 unit specialisation, and 30 units of electives.
- Students with a 4 year Bachelor (Honours) degree (AQF Level 8) in environmental science, spatial science and/or business management are eligible to undertake an 80 unit program comprised of 40 units of core courses and a 40 unit specialisation.
- Students with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) and a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in environmental science, spatial science and/or business management are eligible to undertake an 80 unit program comprised of 40 units of core courses and a 40 unit specialisation.
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.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
160 units
Program duration
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.
Program requirements
Program requirements and the volume of learning for the Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability are dependent on the student's prior academic qualifications.
1. For entry with a 3 year Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) in a discipline other than environmental science, spatial science and/or business management, the volume of learning is 160 units:
- Core courses - 40 units
- Specialisation 1 - 50 units
- Specialisation 2 - 50 units*
- Electives - 20 units*
*Students can count up to 10 units of courses in common between specialisations. If students choose to do this, they must complete a total of 30 units of electives in order to complete a total of 160 units.
2. For entry with A) a 3 year Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) with at least a major in environmental science, spatial science and/or business management; or B) a 3 year Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) in a discipline other than environmental science, spatial science and/or business management, plus a Bachelor (Honours) Degree or a Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in a discipline other than environmental science, spatial science and/or business management; or C) a 4 year Bachelor (Honours) degree (AQF Level 8) in a discipline other than environmental science, spatial science, and/or business management;the volume of learning is 120 units:
- Core Courses - 40 units
- Specialisation 1 - 50 units
- Electives - 30 units
With a volume of learning of 120 units, it is not possible to complete a second specialisation.
3. For entry with a 4 year Bachelor (Honours) Degree (AQF Level 8) in environmental science, spatial science and/or business management or a 3 year Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) plus a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8)** in environmental science, spatial science and/or business management, the volume of learning is 80 units:
- Core Courses - 40 units
- Specialisation 1 - 40 units, including all compulsory courses***
With a volume of learning of 80 units, it is not possible to complete a second specialisation.
**Students who have completed a UON Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma may be eligible for specified credit based on their previous study. Students who receive specified credit for core courses or specialisation courses must ensure that they complete any remaining core or specialisation courses as well as a total of 80 units. Remaining courses to reach 80 units must be chosen from courses within the Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability.
***Students completing the Business Management specialisation must complete at least 10 units of GSBS courses as part of their specialisation.
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Transition arrangements
2023 Revision
PACC6003 replaces GSBS6130. Students who have successfully completed GSBS6130 cannot complete PACC6003.
2024 Revision
In 2024, ARBE6601 and ARBE6609 were discontinued. If you have successfully completed these courses, they will continue to count towards your degree requirements.
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 |
| ENVS6510 | Environmental Legislation and Policy |
| 10 units |
| ENVS6525 | Sustainability and Ecosystem Health |
| 10 units |
| ENVS6530 | Environmental Management |
| 10 units |
| ENVS6545 | Impact Assessment and Climate Change Policy |
| 10 units |
Specialisations
Business Management
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Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ENVS6500 | Business and the Natural Environment |
| 10 units |
| ENVS6555 | Applied Natural Resource Management |
| 10 units |
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Complete 30 units including at least 20 units of GSBS courses from the following course list. | |||
| 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 |
| STAT6001 | Data Wrangling and Visualisation |
| 10 units |
| STAT6020 | Predictive Analytics |
| 10 units |
| STAT6100 | Systems Thinking for an Integrated Workforce |
| 10 units |
Natural Resource Management
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Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ENVS6001 | Biodiversity, Conservation Science and Management |
| 10 units |
| ENVS6555 | Applied Natural Resource Management |
| 10 units |
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Complete 30 units from the following course list. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ENVS6500 | Business and the Natural Environment |
| 10 units |
| GEOS6161 | Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| GEOS6250 | Advanced Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6004 | Organisational Behaviour and Design |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6484 | Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility |
| 10 units |
| MARI6001 | Marine Ecology and Management |
| 10 units |
| SOCA6590 | Environmental Justice |
| 10 units |
Spatial Science
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Complete the following compulsory courses. Please note that students who do not meet the requisite to enrol in GEOS6250 and GEOS6350 must complete GEOS6161 from the course list. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GEOS6250 | Advanced Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| GEOS6350 | Advanced Remote Sensing Data and Applications |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
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Complete 30 units from the following course list. Please note that students who do not meet the requisite to enrol in compulsory courses GEOS6250 and GEOS6350 must complete GEOS6161 from the course list. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| SURV4730 | Town Planning |
| 10 units |
| ARBE6615 | Disaster Risk and Resilience Principles |
| 10 units |
| ARBE6618 | Disaster Governance and International Frameworks |
| 10 units |
| ARBE6619 | Methods for Evidence-Based Decisions in Disasters | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ENVS6555 | Applied Natural Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| GEOG6080 | Cities and Regions |
| 10 units |
| GEOG6090 | Society and Space |
| 10 units |
| GEOG6130 | Geographies of Development |
| 10 units |
| GEOS6161 | Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| STAT6001 | Data Wrangling and Visualisation |
| 10 units |
| STAT6020 | Predictive Analytics |
| 10 units |
Electives
| Electives 20 unit requirement | |
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Complete 20 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all postgraduate courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. | 20 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
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
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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