Subjects overview
This program can be completed in 8 months (2 semesters)
Required Subjects
Students must complete the following forty credit points (40CP) of subjects.
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SDEM71-123: Environmental Impact Assessment of Projects (10CP)
Environmental impact assessment is integral to a majority of projects, necessitating ongoing monitoring for compliance with approval conditions. As a multidisciplinary field, it calls upon diverse skills to contribute to broader government and societal objectives, serving as a key tool for advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The demand for proficient practitioners in environmental impact assessment is high across public and private sectors. This subject cultivates essential skills for the profession, with emphasis on real-world scenarios like renewable energy, port developments, large property developments, public infrastructure (e.g., road and rail), and resource utilization. It equips you to navigate contemporary challenges and excel as an environmental impact assessment professional.
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SDEM71-124: Environmental Consulting in Practice (10CP)
Regulatory pressure, as well as general public awareness and demand for more environmentally conscious companies, is compelling businesses to set increasingly ambitious environmental and sustainability goals. Environmental consultants provide the essential core knowledge and skills to achieve these goals. The field of environmental consulting is large and expanding, encompassing consultants who apply a diverse range of professional skills to address a wide array of challenges and opportunities for clients in both private and public sectors. To be successful, an environmental consultant needs to have more than just technical proficiency in a core discipline (e.g., botany or coastal engineering), they must also possess the ability to contextualise their technical expertise within a broader professional landscape. In this subject, students learn what makes a successful environmental consultant, project budgeting, skills necessary for crafting successful competitive project tenders, an understanding of the project go/no-go process, and the critical importance of project risk assessment.
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SDEM71-125: Energy, Waste and the Environment (10CP)
Waste management, energy provision and the transition to new forms of energy present significant, high-profile global societal challenges. Addressing these challenges requires initiatives at various levels - national, state, regional and local. The field of energy and waste management offers substantial and diverse opportunities for environmental consultants. This subject highlights the pivotal role environmental consultants play in the transition to developing and implementing a cleaner energy future. It examines case studies of cleaner energy projects which cover biomass energy, solar and offshore wind generation. Waste management operations span a wide spectrum of government and private sectors involved in municipal, solid, commercial, industrial, and construction waste management. Individuals also contribute through personal actions. Professionals specialising in waste management apply solutions to a range of predictable and unpredictable problems, offering leadership and guidance. The preparation of waste management plans, highly sought after by both government and private sectors, directly aligns with the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, this subject emphasises the impact and mitigation of marine debris. Throughout the subject, the concept of cleaner production (eco-efficiency) is an underlying theme, and a site visit will enrich students' practical learning experiences.
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SSUD71-103: Principles of Project Management (10CP)
Managing complex projects involves an understanding of the processes, techniques and tools used in project management. This subject provides an overview of the discipline by exploring these systematically using the internationally recognised Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) as a foundation. Project integration, scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, resource, communications, procurement, stakeholder and, looking forward, environmental management reflect the generic knowledge areas that combine to support successful project implementation and social responsibility. A hands-on (learning by doing) approach is adopted within a flipped classroom delivery strategy to link theory with practice and deal with project change in real-time. A key outcome for students is being able to evaluate how project managers can determine whether they have been successful (in terms of planned versus actual performance) by ensuring that the project is delivered within budget, on time, as specified, and with no surprises. Students demonstrate competency in project integration management, in particular, by preparing a detailed project plan for an authentic case study with the help of a personal 'coach' to provide individual direction and advice throughout the process.
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