Master of Sustainable Development CU15
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: | external online |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 10 courses/80 units of credit |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts, Health & Sciences (ISRD) |
| Entry: | direct (more info) |
| Accreditation: | not applicable |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | not applicable |
| Exit awards: | Graduate Diploma of Sustainable Development |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | Program Administrator on 07 4930 9054 or email msd-isrd@cqu.edu.au |
| International students: | This program is only available to international students studying by distance education in their home country. International students cannot enrol on Australian campuses, as components of the program are available only in flexible mode. |
| CRICOS program codes: | not applicable |
Program aim
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.
Program structure
To satisfy the requirements of this award, students must complete 10 courses or 80 units of credit as outlined below. If students choose the project option, they must complete a project (two courses) as well as three courses from one of the three streams. If they choose the 'no project' option, they must complete three courses from any one of the three streams, and two electives from any of the remaining nine stream courses on offer. The five core courses must be completed within the degree. To provide a foundational basis, the five core courses must be taken before, or concurrently with, others.
For more information please visit the Institute for Sustainable Regional Development website at http://www.isrd.cqu.edu.au.
All students are required to complete:
- 5 compulsory core courses:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOCL20077 | Theories and Concepts of Sustainable Development |
| MGMT20083 | Models of Sustainable Development |
| EVST20009 | Thinking Systemically and Sustainably |
| COIS20064 | Scholarly Information Sources (CU15) |
| SOCL20075 | Researching Sustainably |
- Students can choose between OPTION 1 or OPTION 2
OPTION 1
- Project: None
- Specific stream: 3 courses from one specific stream plus
- Electives: 2 elective courses from any of the streams
OPTION 2
- Project: equivalent of 2 courses
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| GENE20116 | Special Project (CU15) |
- Specific stream: 3 courses
- Electives: None
Electives can be chosen from:
Natural Resources Stream
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EVST20001 | Land Management and Rehabilitation (CU15) |
| EVST20010 | Water Management (CU15) |
| ENEV20007 | Energy, Resources and Environment (CU15) |
| ENEV20008 | Environmental Engineering (CU15) |
| EVST20021 | Environmental Management Systems and Sustainable Development |
Community Stream
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOCL20059 | Ecology, Culture and Politics |
| CULT20005 | Cultural Policy (CU15) |
| SOWK20005 | Communities: Social Policy, Planning and Action Overview |
| WELF20040 | Working with Communities (CU15) |
Check the details
Entry
Applicants should have either:
- an undergraduate degree or its equivalent, or
- a Graduate Diploma of Sustainable Development
Applicants who do not have tertiary qualifications may enter the program through the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Sustainable Development.
Computing requirements
It is a requirement of enrolment in this program that all students will have access to the Internet.