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Murdoch University

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Master of Sustainable Development (MSustDev)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Real change can happen when tomorrow's sustainable development leaders come together to share their experiences, ideas and insights - and for over a decade our sustainability Masters have been doing just that.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
M1214, 072141B
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Real change can happen when tomorrow's sustainable development leaders come together to share their experiences, ideas and insights - and for over a decade our sustainability Masters have been doing just that. In taking the course, you'll become part of a much-valued group of sustainability professionals who are making a difference within Australia and around the world.

You'll examine global sustainability challenges and explore inspiring solutions at international, regional and local levels. You'll learn about urban and regional sustainability, climate change adaptation, sustainability education and ethics, and take a closer look at sustainability and international development within Asia.

You could choose professional-based electives to specialise in project and risk management, ethics, sustainability within businesses, and leading and managing non-government organisations. You might choose policy-based electives to specialise in environmental impact assessment, environmental policy and energy policy.

Study locations

Perth

External

What you will learn

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:

  • Sustainability ecology and communities
  • Community, industry and local government
  • Cultures, communities and sustainability in Asia
  • Climate change adaptation
  • Cities and sustainability
  • Environmental policy for the 21st Century
  • Project and risk management

Career pathways

You'll graduate with the skills, knowledge and professional insights you need to lead sustainable development teams and projects within international and Australian businesses, government agencies, and non-government organisations.

Careers could include:

  • Sustainability or Environmental Officer within business or government
  • Community Development Officer
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Sustainability Educator
  • Eco-preneur (starting and leading green businesses)