Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering Management
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-05 | - |
| 2024-07-22 | - |
Program Overview
This graduate certificate program provides professionals in various fields with a comprehensive understanding of environmental management. It covers waste minimization, water quality management, and the skills necessary for integrated environmental planning and management. The program is designed for practicing professionals who seek to enhance their knowledge and skills in environmental management without committing to a master's degree.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This course deals with the broad aspects of environmental management relevant to practising professionals in engineering science, planning, architecture, law, surveying, health and building. Engineers, scientists, town planners and other professionals working in this field have a compelling duty to ensure that the adverse effects of development on the total environment are minimised. The subjects offered in this course follow an integrated approach to professional practice through a choice of compulsory subjects in professional engineering, environmental engineering management and an elective. Environmental engineering and management is high on the political agenda. It also has a high professional priority. Students develop a background and competence in environmental management. This course is ideal for practising professionals who are interested in environmental management issues but who do not have the time to commit to a master's course.
Objectives:
The course aims to develop an awareness and understanding of the human impact on the environment with respect to waste minimisation and water quality management, and the professional skills required to work as part of an integrated team responsible for environmental planning and management.
Outline:
Typical study program:
Autumn or Spring session
| Subject Code | Credit Points | |---|---| | Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6 | | Choice (Professional Engineering) | 6 | | Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12 | | Core subjects | 12 | | Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6 |
Careers:
This course is of relevance to practising professionals in architecture, building, engineering science, health, law, planning and surveying.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies. It is a requirement that the bachelor's degree be in engineering or the natural and physical sciences, with no more than 25 per cent of subjects failed. Applicants who do not satisfy the above academic requirements may be considered on one of the following: Completed Associate Diploma and RATE Diploma; or Completed TAFE/AQF Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or overseas equivalent); or New Zealand technical and vocational NQF Level 5-7 and Above qualification(s) to be in the field of engineering or the natural and physical sciences; Minimum two years' full-time equivalent related work experience post completion of study; Submission of resume and proof of work experience.
