Graduate Diploma of Sustainable Development CU16

Program Overview

This program is designed to:

• Develop an understanding of the multiple meanings of sustainability, and the concepts and theories employed in evaluating sustainable options.
• Develop an appreciation and recognition of the diversity of models and options, relating to sustainable development.
• Train students to think systemically and holistically about natural resource management and social and economic development.
• Cater for students from a variety of backgrounds, both educational and professional, and with a wide range of interests.

Entry

Applicants should have either:

• an undergraduate degree or its equivalent
• a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development

Applicants who do not have tertiary qualifications may enter the program through the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development.

Program Structure

To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete six courses or 48 units of credit as outlined below. Students must undertake three core courses and are then required to take two courses from one of the three streams, and one elective - which can come from any of the streams. Each stream consists of four courses. To provide a foundational basis, the three core courses must be taken before, or concurrently with, others. There is no residential school for any course.

Course aims, topics covered and assessment overview are detailed at http://www.isrd.cqu.edu.au/isrd/awards/pages/fs.htm.

Students are required to complete:

Computing Requirements

It is a requirement of enrolment in this program that all students will have access to the Internet.