Postgraduate Certificate of Sustainable Development
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Overview
This program is an abbreviated version of the Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Development and is designed for students wanting to learn about this important area who may have little or no experience in it.
It addresses the needs of environment and development professionals who interact with people and organised groups on a regular basis. It is particularly relevant to those who are involved in planning, financing and evaluating initiatives in sustainable development.
Minimum course duration
1 year part-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
865858 – On-campus
Suitable for
Environment and development professionals who interact with people and organised groups.
HECS Course fee
AUD $8,050 p.a
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Bachelor degree with relevant major.p>
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
No work experience required
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 16 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this certificate
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | GSE825 | Sustainable Development: Introductory Principles and Practices | 4 | ||
| Required | GSE827 | Education for Sustainable Development | 4 | ||
| Required | GSE828 | Research Methods for Sustainable Development | 4 | ||
| Required | 4cp from | GSE800 | Attitudes to the Environment | ||
| GSE810 | Environmental Economics | ||||
| GSE818 | Environmental Planning | ||||
| GSE823 | Corporate Environmental Management | ||||
| GSE826 | Eco-tourism for Sustainable Development | ||||
| GSE830 | Sustainable Urban Regions | ||||
| GSE836 | Water Policy and Management | ||||
| GSE838 | Organisational Change for Sustainability | ||||
| GSE839 | Environmental Research-Report | ||||
| GSE843 | Environmental Decision Making | ||||
| GSE845 | Environmental Impact Assessment | ||||
| GSE847 | Environmental Education Programs | ||||
| HGEO802 | Social Impact Assessment and Cross Cultural Negotiation | ||||
| HGEO808 | Heritage and its Management | ||||
| HGEO809 | Globalisation and Sustainable Development | 4 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this certificate | 16 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Aid and development agencies, national and international NGOs, government agencies, international organisations concerned with issues of sustainability, business and industry.
