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Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management

Effective from 01-JAN-2016 : Code S01

This course provides opportunities for professionals who wish to add to their qualifications and experience by extending their knowledge in environmental management. It is designed for professionals who require the skills and knowledge to integrate environmental planning, conservation and monitoring into the broader decision-making of their organisations. The course covers the areas of environmental impact assessment, planning and monitoring set in the context of our major ecosystems, and emphasises the global, regional and local nature of environmental issues. Students also learn about environmental management systems, environmental auditing, risk assessment and water demand management.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Admission requirements

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience

Course Specific Admission Requirements

Special entry may be considered for students who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate of Environmental Management.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year
  • Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI5133Environmental and Health Risk Assessment20
SCI5250Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures20
SCI5110Management of Waste20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI5117Biological Conservation20
SCI5139Approaches in Natural Sciences20
SCI5105Catchment Health20

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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