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305429 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Environmental Business Management


GradCertEnvBusMgnt(Curtin)

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 in developing strategic business skills that will allow firms to generate better environmental outcomes as well as improved business performance.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Appropriate employment experience or a relevant degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Suitable applicants with a degree from a recognised institution, have at least two years work experience within industry, OR hold a management or supervisory position, but without a first degree.

Duration and Availability

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

Career Opportunities

Substantial opportunities exist for employment as environmental health and safety managers, mining corporations, large local corporates such as - CSBP, Shell and Alcoa, non-government environmental organisations and 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 vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study. 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
13288 v.4   Industrial Environmental Economics 503 1.0 25.0
305580 v.1   Environmental Economics for Business 501 3.0 25.0
           
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalExternal
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1YY
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2YY

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.



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