This program is aimed at the professional upgrading of persons entering or employed in the area of environmental management. More specifically, the program aims to produce persons who understand different environmental philosophies, strategies and environmental management work processes, are able to contribute positively to the management of maintenance, have practical knowledge of environmental management and sustainability tools, and can successfully conduct research in environmental management.
Applicants who have a Bachelor degree (in engineering, technology, science or business) may be enrolled directly into the Master of Environmental Management program. Progression to the Masters project requires satisfactory completion of eight Graduate Diploma program courses. Applicants who do not possess a bachelor degree can be admitted to the Masters program only via the Graduate Diploma. Such applicants must have extensive experience at a senior level in environmental or operations management and must have achieved excellent results in the Graduate Diploma program. Such applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete eight courses or 48 units of credit plus a research project to a total of 72 units of credit as outlined below:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| 2 core courses which are: | |
| ENEV20001 | Air Quality Management 1 |
| EVST20012 | Water Management 1 |
| 4 courses selected from the following: | |
| EVST20003 | Environmental Risk Management |
| ENEV20002 | Waste Minimisation & Cleaner Production |
| ENEV20003 | Water Management 2 |
| CHEM20063 | Instrumentation & Monitoring |
| ENEV20005 | Environmental Planning & Economics |
| EVST20002 | Land Management & Rehabilitation |
| 2 elective courses , which may be selected from the above list or taken from any postgraduate degree program at CQU | |
| plus | |
| EVST21018 | Research Project A |
| EVST21019 | Research Project B |
CQU CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD - 00219C; NSW - 01315F; VIC - 01624D
This handbook was correct as at: 16-06-2003