Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development CU17
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: | external online |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 4 courses/32 units of credit |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts, Health & Sciences |
| Entry: | direct (more info) |
| Accreditation: | not applicable |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | not applicable |
| Exit awards: | This is an exit award for the Graduate Diploma of Sustainable Development. |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | Program Administrator on 07 4930 9054 or 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 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.
For more information please visit the Institute for Sustainable Regional Development website at http://www.isrd.cqu.edu.au.
Students are required to complete:
- 2 compulsory core courses:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOCL20077 | Theories and Concepts of Sustainable Development |
| EVST20009 | Thinking Systemicallay and Sustainably |
- 2 elective courses from any of the streams
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) (not available 2005) |
| SOWK20005 | Communities: Social Policy, Planning and Action Overview |
| WELF20040 | Working with Communities (CU15) |
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Entry
Applicants should have previous tertiary level study, or five years industry experience, or their equivalents.
Computing requirements
It is a requirement of enrolment in this program that all students will have access to the Internet.