Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management and Sustainability (Water Management)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LGES

SATAC Code
4GD005 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Sustainability will also be eligible for entry.

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Aim

The program prepares students for careers in a wide range of natural resources management agencies and industries and equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary to take a leadership role and responsibility in those organisations.

Content & Structure

The Graduate Diploma (Water Management) requires the completion of 36 units of courses. Students will complete four core courses (18 units) and four Water Management electives (18 units).

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Seminar in Sustainability	ENVT 5007	4.5
Environmental Informatics	ENVT 5024	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Water Futures	CIVE 5077	4.5
Community Partnerships	ENVT 5034	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Water Management Electives
Water Quality Processes N	CHEM 5007	4.5
Advanced Water Quality and Wastewater Management	CIVE 5048	4.5
Design of Flood and Drainage Systems	CIVE 5065	4.5
Water Quality Modelling	CIVE 5066	4.5
Water Quality Management	CIVE 5067	4.5
Arid Land Water Resources	ENVT 5035	4.5
Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies in Water and Environmental Management	CIVE 5074	4.5
Sustainable Irrigation Management	CIVE 5075	4.5
Professional Development for Graduates	BUSS 5382	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Credit will not normally be granted for more than one third of the total units of the program.

Notes

1. Not all courses will be available in any one year.

2. The Graduate Diploma (Water Management) requires the completion of 36 units of courses. Students will complete four core courses (18 units) and four Water Management electives (18 units).