Handbook - Environmental Management

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Overview

The Master of Environmental Management is a 1-2 year full-time program depending upon the grant of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). It is normally taken as a 96 unit of credit program, over a minimum of 4 full-time sessions, or 8 part-time sessions. However, it can be taken as a … For more content click the Read More button below. The program offers you an interdisciplinary and applied set of courses which outline some of the main decision-making frameworks and tools for environmental management. The program also provides discipline-specific knowledge relevant to work in environmental professions. The program can be taken by environmental specialists and non-specialists from a wide range of disciplines and interests. This program is articulated with the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management programs (see Articulation Rules, below).

The program offers you an interdisciplinary and applied set of courses which outline some of the main decision-making frameworks and tools for environmental management. The program also provides discipline-specific knowledge relevant to work in environmental professions. The program can be taken by environmental specialists and non-specialists from a wide range of disciplines and interests.

This program is articulated with the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management programs (see Articulation Rules, below).

Learning Outcomes

Investigate, generate and synthesise complex ideas and concepts at an abstract and/or applied level, critically evaluate contemporary debates and literature related to environmental management and policy, analyse environmental problems or issues, and articulate appropriate solutions and justify propositions and/or professional decisions.

Professionals
Leaders
Global Citizens

Communicate complex ideas in a variety of formats to diverse audiences, demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in the acquisition or application of knowledge or skills, and demonstrate an understanding of, and the ability to apply, the principles of teamwork and collaboration.

Scholars
Leaders

Demonstrate an understanding of international perspectives relevant to environmental management and policy, and understand the relevance of different regulatory systems as applied environmental management and policy (e.g. multilateral environmental agreements).

Leaders
Global Citizens
Professionals

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the disciplinary body of knowledge, including established theories and recent developments relevant to the discipline or professional field, and apply disciplinary principles and practices to new or complex environments.

Professionals
Scholars

Plan and execute an enquiry-based or professional project, and undertake a capstone course experience that involves substantial scholarship, as well as apply enquiry-based learning and ways of thinking to new disciplinary and/or professional contexts.

Scholars
Leaders

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure
96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC as a standalone program.

48 UOC specialisation (ENVPXS)

Core Courses (24 UOC)
Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (24 UOC)

72 UOC specialisation (ENVPYS)

Core Courses (24 UOC)
Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (24 UOC)
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (18 UOC)
Prescribed Elective Course (6 UOC)

96 UOC specialisation (ENVPZS)

Core Courses (24 UOC)
Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (24 UOC)
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (18 UOC)
Prescribed Elective Courses (30 UOC)

Specialisation Requirements

You must complete one of the following specialisations:

ENVPXS

48 UOC

Environmental Management A

ENVPYS

72 UOC

Environmental Management B

ENVPZS

96 UOC

Environmental Management C

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements are as follows:

For the 1 year stream (A)

Honours degree or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%)
Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%), plus one year relevant professional experience

For the 1.5 year stream (B)

Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%)
Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%), plus one year relevant professional experience
Honours degree or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%)

For the 2 year stream (C)

Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%

Relevant disciplines include:

Environmental management, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental humanities, environmental planning, environmental policy, environmental economics, environmental engineering, environmental law, natural resources management, geography.

Relevant professional experience includes:

Environmental officer, planner, manager or similar in government or for catchment authorities; environmental consulting, reporting, assessment, monitoring and evaluation/auditing; environmental outreach or education, research assistant or associate on environmental themes; NGO or international organisation environmental campaign managers.

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Program Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning

Progression Requirements

Articulation arrangements:

If you have completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Environmental Management (programs 5499 and 7339) with a credit average you are eligible for admission to the Masters of Environmental Management with full credit for courses already completed.

If you wish to exit the Masters program early you may nominate to transfer to and graduate from the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma provided the requirements for the program have been met.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Pathways

Post Graduate

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1271 - Humanities

Articulation Arrangements

Graduate Diploma - GradDip5499 - Environmental Management

Graduate Certificate - GradCert7339 - Environmental Management

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence

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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

Additional Information

Further Information

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Program Fees

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Kensington

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Postgraduate

Typical duration:

2 years

Delivery Mode
Delivery Mode: The delivery option(s) by which a course or program is offered.

Face-to-face

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 3

Academic Calendar

3+ Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

Award Type

Masters (Coursework)

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Master of Environmental Management - MEM

CRICOS Code

080063M