Postgraduate coursework
The University of South Australia offers several coursework Masters programs related to the research themes of the Barbara Hardy Centre for Sustainable Urban Environments. The Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability is outlined below with links to program websites which detail program structure. Click on a study program for more information on this page:
- Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability
Four streams of study are available within this study program:
Further information on undergraduate and postgraduate study programs is available from the School of Natural and Built Environments. For general program enquiries please contact a Program Support Officer:
Program Support Officer:
Nadia Anfiteatro
Telephone: +61 8 8302 1142
Email:
nadia.anfiteatro@unisa.edu.au
Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability
Are you passionate about looking after our planet? Then UniSAs Environmental Management and Sustainability program might be just what youre looking for. The program has been developed with extensive input and support from industry and reflects the current state of play in environmental management and sustainability in Australia and overseas.
Natural Resource Management
The strand provides professionals in the Natural Resource Management agencies and industry with the opportunity to develop a new range and skills and understandings relevant to their profession. It provides an introduction to the basic concepts and theoretical underpinnings of Environmental Management and Sustainability with a focus on developing a basic skill set in these areas and the opportunity to choose a set of courses that suit their particular professional needs and interests.
Water Management
The management of water resources is one of the most important aspects in achieving a sustainable future. This stream enables student to develop their skills and knowledge in such areas as flood control and mitigation, water quality control and modelling, waste water management and hydrology.
Geospatial Science
The Geospatial Science Stream is aimed at professionals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in GIS, Remote Sensing and spatial analysis and modelling to an advanced level. The contemporary content reflects the current state of play in environmental management and sustainability in Australia and overseas and creates work ready professionals ready to meet the challenges of modern day resource management.
Urban Ecology
As more and more people live in urban environments it becomes increasingly
important to manage the urban ecosystem. This stream enables student to
develop an understanding of the role of plants and wild animals in the
ecology of cities and their management. It provides students with an
understanding of the ecological principles and environmental management
practices
involved in greening cities by means of biodiversity conservation and
restoration projects, as well as the skills to develop and sustain effective
partnerships with government, business/industry and the wider community
Click here for more detailed program information