|  Are you passionate about looking after our planet?
Then the University of South Australia’s Environmental Management and Sustainability program might be just what you’re looking for. The program has been developed with extensive input and support from industry and reflects the current state of play in environmental management and sustainability in Australia and internationally
Postgraduate studies in Environmental Management and Sustainability at the University of South Australia have been designed to develop the skills necessary to perform as a professional in the field of environmental management and sustainability.
Developed from industry’s demand to meet the growing diversity of responsibilities and challenges encountered by managers in this field and the growing demand for skilled resource management practitioners, this new program explores the theory and practice of managing and sustaining our natural environment.
The Environmental Management and Sustainability program will help to develop: - skills to understand and manage natural resources within a sustainability framework
- multi disciplinary skills
- understanding and application of systems thinking
- spatial data management and analysis skills
- project management skills
The program has been designed for those already working in the natural resource management area who want to broaden their skill base, and for those with generic undergraduate education (such as engineering) who are interested in moving into the natural resource management area.
The program has been developed with extensive input and support from industry, who have been involved in the design of course content and delivery methods. An industry based advisory group has also been established to oversee the delivery and application of the program to ensure it continues to meet industry standards. In addition to this, some of the courses are delivered by industry practitioners
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Natural Resource Management Stream The strand provides professionals in the Natural Resource Management agencies and industry
with the opportunity to develop a new range and skills and understandings relevant to their
profession. It provides an introduction to the basic concepts and theoretical underpinnings of
Environmental Management and Sustainability with a focus on developing a basic skill‑set in
these areas and the opportunity to choose a set of courses that suit their particular professional
needs and interests.
Geospatial Science Stream The Geospatial Science Stream is aimed at professionals who wish to develop their knowledge
and skills in GIS, Remote Sensing and spatial analysis and modelling to an advanced level.
The contemporary content reflects the current state of play in environmental management
and sustainability in Australia and internationally and creates work ready professionals ready to
meet the challenges of modern day resource management.
Water Management Stream The management of water resources is one of the most important aspects in achieving
a sustainable future. This stream enables student to develop their skills and knowledge in
such areas as flood control and mitigation, water quality control and modelling, waste water
management and hydrology
Urban Ecology Stream As more and more people live in urban environments it becomes increasingly important to
manage the urban ecosystem. This stream enables student to develop an understanding of
the role of plants and wild animals in the ecology of cities and their management. It provides
students with an understanding of the ecological principles and environmental management
practices involved in greening cities by means of biodiversity conservation and restoration
projects, as well as the skills to develop and sustain effective partnerships with government,
business/industry and the wider community. Entry requirements
Applicants are required to hold a recognised University undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification or five years relevant industry experience.
Masters of Environmental Management and Sustainability
Program code: LMES
Intakes: SP2 (February) & SP5 (July)
Program Streams Available; - Water Management
- Natural Resource Management
- Geospatial Science
- Urban Ecology
Home campus: Mawson Lakes
Program duration: 1.5 years |
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