Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

STAGE 1
SCI5124 Land Degradation and Management 20
SCI5116 Environmental Administration and Planning 20
Either
SCI5115 Inland Aquatic Systems 20
Or
SCI5123 Coastal and Marine Systems 20
STAGE 2
SCI5250 Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures 20
SCI5105 Catchment Health 20
SCI5133 Environmental and Health Risk Assessment 20
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Course Code I05
The Master of Environmental Management course provides
opportunities for professionals who wish to add to their
qualifications and experience by extending their knowledge in
environmental management. The course 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, planning
and monitoring set in the context of our major ecosystems, and
emphasises the global, regional and local nature of environmental
issues. Students can also opt to learn about environmental
management systems, environmental auditing, risk assessment
and water demand management. The course contains a number of
areas of specialisation that build skills and knowledge in
particular areas, these include: Marine and Freshwater Systems,
Industrial and Urban Systems, Sustainable Development, Natural
Systems and Sustainable Water Resources Management.
Note: the Graduate Diploma and the Graduate Certificate are
also exit points for the Master of Environmental Management.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A relevant Bachelor degree or equivalent prior learning including
at least five years appropriate professional experience.
Students must have access to a computer capable of accessing the
Internet, and CDROM technology.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Offcampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is a professional Master degree consisting of 180
credit points (nine units) which can be completed over three
semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. The units are as
follows:
Marine and Freshwater Systems Area of Specialisation
SPAACR
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - Offcampus.
STAGE 1
SCI5250 Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures 20
SCI5115 Inland Aquatic Systems 20
SCI5123 Coastal and Marine Systems 20
STAGE 2
SCI5126 Environmental Water Requirements 20
SCI5110 Management of Waste 20
Elective Unit
STAGE 3
SCI5105 Catchment Health 20
SCI5108 Water Demand Management 20
Elective Unit
Industrial and Urban Systems Area of Specialisation
SPAACU
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - Offcampus.
STAGE 1
SCI5116 Environmental Administration and Planning 20
SCI5110 Management of Waste 20
SCI5127 Environmental Monitoring & Investigation 20
STAGE 2
SCI5250 Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures 20
SCI5133 Environmental and Health Risk Assessment 20
Elective Unit
STAGE 3
SCI5105 Catchment Health 20
SCI5128
Elective Unit
Environmental Management Systems &
Auditing
20
Sustainable Development Area of Specialisation
SPAACX
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - Offcampus.
96 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008