Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

305429 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Environmental Business Management


GradCertEnvBusMgnt(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050728A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

Introduction

Those with management and supervisory experience within industry can develop a detailed understanding of contemporary environmental issues, the problems and possible solutions, and a working knowledge of how to apply contemporary 'best practice' managerial techniques to improve environmental outcomes and business opportunities for organisations. An emphasis is placed on developing a practical knowledge base and strategic business skills that will allow firms to generate better environmental outcomes as well as improved business performance.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in a field other than business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution, or significant professional experience.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Career Opportunities

Substantial opportunities exist for employment as environmental health and safety managers within mining corporations, large local corporations such as CSBP, Shell and Alcoa, non-government environmental organisations and as staff of government agencies such as the Department of Environmental Protection, Environment Australia and local government environmental regulators.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. If environmental biology units are undertaken additional costs may be incurred for field trips.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

13285 v.5   Eco-Efficiency 503 3.0 25.0
305581 v.1   Environmental Issues in Business 501 3.0 25.0
5275 v.8   Management Processes and Policies 560 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
305580 v.2   Environmental Economics for Business 501 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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