151304 v.7 Master of Cleaner Production

MCleanerProd(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 027222G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

Cleaner production is a rapidly growing, internationally recognised discipline, which enables business and other organisations to contribute to sustainable development. Its goal is to avoid generating waste in production and consumption systems while minimising the use of energy, materials, water and other natural resources. Cleaner Production improves the economic and environmental efficiency ('eco-efficiency') of production systems, thereby achieving reductions in production costs, energy consumption, pollution and health risks. This course will provide decision-makers in business, government and other organisations with insights, tools and practical skills to enable them to contribute to the achievement of such outcomes. The course is multidisciplinary and incorporates both theoretical and experiential approaches to cleaner production, eco-efficiency and related elements of the business agenda for sustainable development.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in an appropriate field such as engineering, physical science, business, environmental science or health science. At least three years relevant work experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Students with an environmental degree automatically take 308358 Global Sustainability Studies 603 rather than receive recognition of prior learning for 13286 Environmental Studies 603.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course requires three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. The coursework units are offered in a modular format. Each coursework unit is taught in four (3 hour) modules, separated by three-week intervals. The modules are sequenced so that full-time students will participate in at least one module per week. The timing of the cleaner production project and report will depend on the topic chosen and study mode, but will generally commence upon completion of the equivalent study load of one semester. International onshore students are required to undertake the course full-time and to attend additional weekly contact periods for the duration of the semester/trimester. They are also expected to finalise their project and report in the third semester.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Eco-Efficiency.

Course Organisation

The program consists of six full coursework units and a research project and report. Each of the units are delivered using four contact periods (held on a three-weekly basis) for three hours in the evening and followed by distance learning. Three of the units run concurrently so that the coursework can be completed over two semesters (internally) or one semester (if done partially externally). Assignments will focus on applying the course content to real life industrial case studies. The research project will preferably be based at the student's place of work, on a topic mutually agreed upon by student, employer and course controller. The research is normally conducted following coursework completion. Both stages are preferably jointly supervised by a person nominated by the employer and by an appropriate member of the University staff.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
13286	v.7	Environmental Studies 603	3.0	25.0
		OR
308358	v.2 *	Global Sustainability Studies 603	3.0	25.0
306831	v.4	Eco-Efficiency 603	3.0	25.0
306833	v.3	Industrial Ecology 603	1.0	25.0
310325	v.2	Sustainable Technology Minor Specialisation		75.0
		OR
310326	v.2	Sustainability Management Minor Specialisation		75.0
310333	v.2	Cleaner Production Project 693 (Planning)	1.0	50.0
310334	v.2	Cleaner Production Project 694 (Implementation)	1.0	50.0
310335	v.2	Cleaner Production Project 691 (Evaluation)	1.0	50.0
				300.0

Students with an environmental degree automatically take 308358 Global Sustainability Studies 603 rather than receive recognition of prior learning for 13286 Environmental Studies 603.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
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.