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Charles Sturt University

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Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management at Charles Sturt University equips students with specialized knowledge in conservation, natural resources, and water management to address environmental challenges. Recognized by Australian environmental agencies, it offers pathways to further qualifications and professional memberships.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$18,160 per year

About this course

Overview

Do you want to be a changemaker for a sustainable future? The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management from Charles Sturt University will give you specialist knowledge across conservation, natural resources or water resources to manage and solve environmental challenges - from local to global - now and into the future.

This online course is recognised by every environmental management agency in Australia, and was developed in close association with industry and government. When you graduate, you will be eligible to apply for membership of the Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ).

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Master of Environmental Management
  • Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management [Exit point only]

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Do you want to be a changemaker for a sustainable future? The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management from Charles Sturt University will give you specialist knowledge across conservation, natural resources or water resources to manage and solve environmental challenges - from local to global - now and into the future.

This online course is recognised by every environmental management agency in Australia, and was developed in close association with industry and government. When you graduate, you will be eligible to apply for membership of the Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ).

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Master of Environmental Management
  • Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management [Exit point only]

Career pathways

On completing your environmental management certificate, you could work to conserve and improve habitat conditions and the health and wellbeing of natural ecosystems through the design and delivery of restoration projects. You could also help build sustainable agricultural enterprises and practices through your understanding of Australia's unique agricultural systems and the environments that support them. Or you could focus on environmental science and secure a niche in a growing industry.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subjects16 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningBIO521Restoration Science and Practice8 credit ptsENM522Environmental Assessment and Auditing8 credit ptsRestricted electives16 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learning

Select two (2) subjects from the following. Students may select no more than one level 300 subject.

AHT404Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation8 credit ptsBIO312Landscape Ecology8 credit ptsBIO329Wildlife Ecology8 credit ptsBIO330Wildlife Management8 credit ptsBIO331Fire Ecology and Management8 credit ptsBIO332Vegetation Management8 credit ptsBIO402River and Floodplain Restoration and Management8 credit ptsBIO403Fish Ecology and Conservation8 credit ptsBIO430Avian Biology8 credit ptsBIO439Behavioural Ecology8 credit ptsBIO516Conservation Biology8 credit ptsBIO523River and Floodplain Ecology8 credit ptsENM308Challenges of Global Sustainable Development8 credit ptsENM310The Principles and Practice of Field Ecology8 credit ptsENM415Environmental Management of Mine Sites and Contaminated Lands8 credit ptsENM443Resilience Thinking and Ecologically Sustainable Development8 credit ptsENM509Managing Projects and Resources8 credit ptsGEO503Climatology8 credit ptsGEO513River Hydrology and Geomorphology8 credit ptsIKC502Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities8 credit ptsLAW530Environmental Law and Management8 credit ptsPSC420Water Policy and Management8 credit ptsSCI302International Practical Experience 28 credit ptsSPA431GIS 1: Geographic Information Science Foundations8 credit ptsSPA432GIS 2: Geographic Information Science Applications8 credit ptsSPA441Remote Sensing 1: Image Data8 credit ptsSPA442Remote Sensing 2: Image Processing and Analysis8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at Charles Sturt University.
87.3%
Overall satisfaction
81.8%
Skill scale
74.6%
Teaching scale
88.4%
Employed full-time
$86.7k
Average salary