Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development CU17

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 previous tertiary level study, or five years industry experience, or their equivalents.

Program Structure

To satisfy the requirements of this award, students must complete four courses or 32 units of credit as outlined below. Students must undertake two core courses - a compulsory course 'Theories and Concepts of Sustainable Development', and one from a choice of two of 'Models of Sustainable Development' or 'Thinking Systemically and Sustainably'. Two courses are also to be taken from any of the three streams (a choice, that is, of two courses from a selection of 12). To provide a foundational basis, the two 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.