Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management

CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate programs in Environmental management including a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters program which offer you the opportunity to work in the environmental science sector while you gain a qualification suitable to your interests and career goals. CQUniversity's Environmental Management programs are designed to enable practitioners to integrate pro-active environmental management strategies into their everyday professional roles. Completion of the programs will also help to give you the necessary knowledge and tools to integrate environmental considerations into all aspects of your work. 

The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management provides you with an introductory understanding of the field and incorporates three core courses and one elective course. You will gain an insight into the various areas of environmental management, and should you wish to further your knowledge you can progress in to the Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management. If you have not studied a relevant undergraduate degree, the Graduate Certificate can be used to gain entry into further study in this field.

What am I studying?

Environmental issues have never been more prominent both domestically and globally. The protection and preservation of the environment has become the focus of activities by communities, large corporations, schools and government at all levels.

The environment in the broadest sense encompasses natural ecosystems such as rivers and their catchments, along with estuarine and marine habitats.  It also includes urban and rural communities and the workplace including farms, mines and industrial facilities.  Environmental scientists apply their knowledge to the monitoring and management of the natural environment, enabling us to lead sustainable lives.

Another key area of environmental studies focuses on recognising, evaluating and controlling environmental factors that affect public health. Fields within environmental health include studies and career pathways in environment effects on human health, food safety, potable and recreational water quality, communicable disease management, disaster management, indoor air quality, vector-borne disease control and waste management. Such areas are key priorities both within Australia and worldwide, resulting in excellent career outcomes.

Why Study at CQUniversity

The Environmental Management programs have been designed to extend the knowledge and expertise of engineers and scientists in environmental management. Completion of these programs may also enhance your employment prospects in managerial and policy positions in government and the private sector working as environmental management systems managers, auditors, policy analysts, environmentalists, park rangers and natural resource managers.

At CQUniversity, we have established relationships with industry bodies and our program has been created in close consultation with them, ensuring the course content and materials are relevant and increasing your prospects of future employment in the industry  so that when you graduate, you will have a solid understanding of environmental issues, problems and solutions.

Entry Requirements

You are required to have completed a degree in science, engineering or technology.  Graduates from other disciplines will be considered provided that they have an appropriate technical background. Entry in to the graduate certificate program is intended to be flexible, so as to provide the opportunity for mature and experienced staff from within Australian industry to enter the program following assessment of their previous experience and taking into account their record of prior learning. Prospective students who do not have the standard entry requirements should contact the university for advice.

Career Opportunities

On completion of the a Graduate Certificate in Resources Management, you will have the tools to advance your career in a number of areas in the field of water resources management, including roles as water resource manager, water resource consultant, hydrologist, water resource modeller, water supply planner, environmental scientist or environmental consultant.

Program Structure

You are required to complete four courses:

• Three core courses
• One elective.

Nearly all courses include a residential component of 2 – 3 day duration.

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.

Residential School and Study Requirements

Most courses include a compulsory residential school of 2-3 days.