Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability

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1 Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability Detailed Course Requirements The 2016 Monash University Handbook will be available from October This document contains interim 2016 course requirements information. Description Course outcomes Course requirements Progression to further studies Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability Detailed Course Requirements May 2015 v1.0 Page 1 of 5

2 Description This interdisciplinary course is designed to meet the needs of graduates from a wide range of backgrounds who wish to enhance their qualifications for careers in environmental governance, corporate sustainability management, or international development, encompassing policy and analysis, planning, consulting, education, advocacy and targeting areas such as water management, natural resource management and climate change. It is also designed for those who wish to broaden and deepen their understanding and experience to enable societal, organisational and individual change and foster responsible action to support sustainability both domestically and internationally. The course offers three specialisations, focusing on: corporate environmental and sustainability management, environment and governance, and international development and environmental analysis. All three offer the potential for a research or internship project component, providing students the opportunity to work in interdisciplinary real-world contexts to combine theory and practice in responding to local and global issues at community, corporate and government levels. Specialisations Corporate environmental and sustainability management This specialisation is for students who wish to broaden and deepen their understanding and experience to enable societal and governmental change to support sustainability, and to enhance their qualifications for careers in environmental policy and analysis, planning, consulting, education, advocacy and management. Core units provide knowledge and skills to critically analyse problems of environmental governance and sustainability and to propose realistic solutions. Environment and governance This specialisation is designed to meet the growing need for skilled professionals that have competencies in both business and environmental/sustainability management and who understand the nexus between the two. It is vocationally oriented and flexible to accommodate students who have only business or environmental backgrounds, people with significant industry experience and people wishing to move into the field. International development and environmental analysis This specialisation is for students who wish to pursue careers or enhance their professional skills in international development and environmental management. Core units introduce students to comparative perspectives on development and environment, and integrative approaches to management of natural resources and landscapes. The specialisation provides rigorous theoretical and practical training in analysis of international development policies and programs targeting urban and rural environments, climate change, biodiversity conservation, food security, management of rural livelihoods and commons resources, and privatisation of ecosystem services. Course outcomes These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes. Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to: Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability Detailed Course Requirements May 2015 v1.0 Page 2 of 5

3 demonstrate a critical understanding of the political, economic, cultural and environmental challenges and debates contributing to sustainable environmental policy across in a range of geopolitical contexts articulate and apply an understanding of the world view of environmental management and sustainability demonstrate a critical appreciation of the secondary literature in the field of environmental management and sustainability apply a critical familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of environmental management and sustainability apply advanced reading, analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal demonstrate a thorough understanding of research methodology and ethics, and an ability to undertake an independent research project. Course requirements The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Foundations for environmental management and sustainability studies (24 points), Part B. Core Master s study (48 points)and Part C. Advanced expertise (24 points). Students admitted at Entry level 1 complete 96 points, comprising Part A, Part B and Part C. Students admitted at Entry level 2 complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C. Students admitted at Entry level 3 complete 48 points, comprising Part B. Note: Students eligible for credit for prior studies may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options. Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated. PART A. Foundations for environmental management and sustainability studies (24 points) Students complete: a) Two units (12 points) from the following, taken during the first full time equivalent year of study: ATS2490 Advanced professional writing APG4283 Urban development: Cities and economic growth APG4554 Resource evaluation and management b) Two units (12 points) from the electives listed in Part C or any unit not completed in Part B. Part B. Core Master's study (48 points) Students complete: a) Specialisation units (24 points) as follows: CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT APG5425 Perspectives on environment and sustainability APG5433 Corporate sustainability management APG5434 Sustainability measurement BTF5910 Sustainability regulation ENVIRONMENT AND GOVERNANCE APG5425 Perspectives on environment and sustainability APG5426 Environmental analysis APG5428 Environmental governance and citizenship One unit selected from the electives in Part C. Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability Detailed Course Requirements May 2015 v1.0 Page 3 of 5

4 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS APG5627 Research in political ecology APG5804 Environmental revolutions APG5805 Project planning and management in international development (12 points) b) One capstone* unit (12 points) from the following: APG5044 Professional internship (12 points) APG5856 Research project* (12 points) *Note 1: Students electing to take the research option in Part C(a) may consider that as their capstone and replace the capstone requirement with one of the electives in Part C. They should not complete both the research thesis and APG5856. Note 2: Students admitted to the course at Entry level 3 who wish to complete the 24 point research thesis in Part C(a) should consult with the course coordinator. c) Two units (12 points) from the electives listed in Part C or any unit not completed in Part B. Part C. Advanced expertise (24 points) Students complete either option a) or b) below: a) APG5848 Research thesis (24 points) or APG5849 Research thesis A (12 points) and APG5850 Research thesis B (12 points) * Students admitted to the course at Entry level 3 who wish to complete this 24 point research thesis should consult with the course coordinator. b) Four units (24 points) from the following: APG4281 Cultural landscape, environment and sustainability in Italy APG4552 Remote sensing of the environment APG4553 Field studies in regional sustainability APG4554 Resource evaluation and management APG4556 Urbanisation and regional development in the Indo-Pacific ocean rims APG4887 Designing urban futures: Urban climate, water and adaptation APG5229 Prosperity, poverty and sustainability in a globalised world APG5230 Ecosystems and environmental management APG5258 Geographical information systems (GIS) for environmental science MGX5030 Managing corporate social responsibility APG5372 Community development in a globalising world APG5628 Doctrines of development (12 pts) APG5804 Environmental revolutions BTF5910 Sustainability regulation MGF5020 Business ethics in a global environment any unit/s not completed in Part B above Progression to further studies Students entering at Entry levels 1 and 2 can complete a research thesis (24 points) that will provide a pathway to a higher degree by research. Students entering at entry level 3 will normally already have an honours degree, however students in this group who wish to complete a research thesis in Communications and Media Studies should discuss the options with the course coordinator. Alternative exit(s) Students may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided they have satisfied the requirements indicated for that award during their enrolment in this Masters course: Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability Detailed Course Requirements May 2015 v1.0 Page 4 of 5

5 Graduate Certificate in Arts after successful completion of 24 credit points of study with a minimum of 18 credit points at level 4 or above. Graduate Diploma in Arts after successful completion 48 credit points of study with a minimum of 36 credit points at level 4 or above. Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability Detailed Course Requirements May 2015 v1.0 Page 5 of 5