What will I Study?

Environmental Management & Sustainability

The Graduate Certificate comprises 4 from a total of 5 courses to be taken over 2 study periods. These foundation courses deal with topics in environmental informatics, environmental sustainability, project management, environmental impact assessment and water quality management.

The Graduate Diploma builds on the Graduate Certificate and requires students to take a further 4 courses constituting one of the four streams shown below.
A variety of electives are available in each of the streams.

The Masters program extends the Graduate Diploma program through the undertaking of an applied research project or continuing to take elective courses.

Natural Resource Management Stream

This 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.

Geospatial Science Stream

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.

Water Management Stream

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.

Urban Ecology Stream

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