Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment and Management

At the end of the program, students of the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment and Management can:

1. Apply independent judgement when planning, monitoring and evaluating Environmental Assessment and Management issues to develop creative solutions.
2. Communicate specialised knowledge, concepts and skills in Environmental Assessment and Management to industry, government and consultants.
3. Demonstrate management skills by planning, implementing and evaluating Environmental Assessment and Management tasks.

This course provides opportunities for professionals who wish to add to their qualifications and experience by extending their knowledge in environmental assessment and management. It is designed for professionals who require the skills and knowledge to integrate environmental planning, conservation and monitoring into the broader decision-making of their organisations. The course covers the areas of environmental impact assessment and environmental management set in the context of our major ecosystems, and emphasises the global, regional and local nature of environmental issues. Students may also learn about sustainability auditing, risk assessment and waste management.

Students have the option to study this program online or on-campus.

Recommended study pattern

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• Integrated Environmental Management
• Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures
• Sustainability Assessment and Reporting
• Management of Waste
• Biological Conservation.

As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you. 

Award requirements

Students are required to complete 60 credit points.

Choose your subjects

Electives

Students are required to select any 1 (one) of the following 3 (three) units:

• Sustainability Assessment and Reporting
• Management of Waste
• Biological Conservation.

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.

Indicative total fee $12,900

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page for Band 4;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page for Band 4.

If you have completed units of study in another Postgraduate course or have relevant professional experience, you may be eligible for Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (CRPL).

To assess your eligibility for credit, we first need you to apply for and accept an offer in your course of interest with us. You can then submit an Application for Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning via your Student Portal.