Graduate Certificate
The University of Newcastle Graduate's Certificate in Environmental and Business Management is geared toward the emerging requirement for sound environmental management as part of the overall business process. It includes a unique blend of environmental courses that focus on key principles of environmental management, sustainability and climate change, together with core business courses that will broaden your understanding of topics such as human resource management, corporate finance and project management.
Upon graduating, you will possess a unique combination of environmental and business skills that will prepare you to pursue your passion for environmental science or to gain a deeper understanding of the environmental issues directly influencing your workplace.
The University of Newcastle Graduate Certificate in Environmental and Business Management will provide you with a sound understanding of current environmental issues that impact the decisions you make as a manager, and how managing these issues can be integrated into broader corporate strategies.
You will learn the theory, philosophy and practice of environmental management within a policy and problem solving framework. You will also have the opportunity to learn basic legislative and policy requirements for environmental protection in Australian and international contexts, and gain an understanding of how global climate change influences policy development relevant to business practice.
Courses to support your drive and direction include:
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The Graduate Certificate in Environmental and Business Management provides you with a unique combination of heightened knowledge and skills that are useful for enhancing, advancing or even changing career paths. The importance of high-level business management skills within an environmental context cannot be underestimated and will continue to make graduates from this program attractive to future employers.
This online program will suit students who are already working for non-government organisations, government or the private sector. Depending on your area of specialisation, you may wish to transition into policy development, natural resource management, environmental and social impact assessment or systems modelling.