Master of Sustainability M.Sustain

2009

Program Outline

The Masters of Sustainability program provides access to courses on offer across the five Faculties spanning governance, technology and innovation, social responsibility, economics and science and the environment.

The program addresses the complex challenges of the future such as sustainability, climate change and sustainable resource management.  In addition it explores topics including the science of climate change, policy and legislative frameworks for global change, sustainable energy technologies, integrating sustainability and community engagement. These programs are relevant to graduates wanting to develop their knowledge and skills in an area with wide application and immediate relevance.

The program is coordinated by staff in the Research Institute for Climate Change and Sustainability. The Research Institute conducts multidisciplinary research and integrates economic, social and environmental considerations in research and decision-making.

Related Programs

Graduate Certificate in Sustainability

Graduate Diploma in Sustainability

Master of Sustainability (Advanced)

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Higher Education applicants You must have a completed Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 3CM115 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $24,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Core Course Climate Change: Mitigation & Adaptation  ECON 7210 Plus 21 units from at least 4 of the following 5 thematic areas of study (see below) Plus Research Project Or Additional 12 units from courses in the thematic areas or additional electives (see below) The Research project would normally be taken after completion of 24 points of coursework. Governance Corporate Governance and Globalisation  COMMGMT 7011 Environmental Planning and Governance GEST 5002 International Energy Law LAW 7068 Introduction to Environmental Law  C&ENVENG 7044 Technology & Innovation Combustion Technology and Emissions Control MECHENG 7021 Social Entrepreneurship TECHCOMM 7019 Sustainability and the Environment MECHENG 7050 Frontier Technologies Biofuels Wind Turbine Design Distributed Generation Technologies Social and Corporate Responsibility Community Engagement GEST 5005 Understanding Organisational Sustainability MANAGEMT 7230 Principles of Sustainability and Decision Making CHEMENG 7032 Carbon Impact and Strategy TECHCOMM 7023 Ongoing Carbon Management 1  TECHCOMM 7033 Complex Project Management  TECHCOMM 7024 Science & the Environment Issues in Sustainable Environs ENV BIOL 7017 Climate Change: Past, Present and Future ENV BIOL 7016 Integrated Catchment Management  WRM 7026WT Introduction to Climate Change TECHCOMM 7025 Economics Environment Economics and Policy GEST 5004 Energy Management Economics and Policy Economic Principles ECON 7200                              Additional Elective Courses: State of the City PLANNING 7026 Architectural Issues and Sustainable Energy Introduction to Epidemiology PUBHLTH 7075 Introduction to Biostatistics PUBHLTH 7074 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases PUBHLTH 7107HO Environmental and Occupational Health PUBHLTH 7113HO

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the Sustainability Coursework Programs are sought after by the Building, Transport, Manufacturing, Energy and Agriculture industries with increasing needs in sustainability. Graduates can expect to find jobs in government departments, consultancy agencies, market research firms, mining, water and manufacturing companies both locally and internationally.