Graduate Certificate in Resource Studies
Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
Gain a deeper understanding of how society, economy, and the environment interact, and how decisions affect natural resources and sustainability. Ideal for those seeking to expand their impact in environmental management or policy.
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand interrelationships between society, economy, and environment
Develop foundational knowledge in how societal and economic decisions impact and are shaped by natural resources and ecological considerations.
Apply environmental and resource-centred perspectives
About This Course
The Graduate Certificate in Resource Studies introduces students to the dynamic relationships between society, the economy, and ecology. It equips graduates to interpret business and community decisions from an environmental and resource-centred perspective. This rapidly developing field offers increasing opportunities in both the private and public sectors. The programme consists of elective study in areas such as sustainability, environmental planning, policy, law, and Māori environmental management.
Course Content
- Society, economy, and environment interactions
- Business and sustainability (BMGT 301)
- Environmental planning (ERST 340)
- Resource management law (LWST 302)
- Professional practice (SOCI 314)
- Environmental policy (ERST 302)
- Te Kaitiakitaka: Māori environmental management (MAST 319)
- Electives from the Bachelor of Environmental Management Schedule
Entry Requirements
Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited higher education institution in New Zealand.
Or equivalent qualification or level.
Build towards these roles
Roles in environmental management and resource planningPolicy adviser in local or central governmentPrivate sector environmental consultancyCommunity or iwi environmental roles
Build skills in these industries
Environmental ManagementResource ManagementPolicy and Planning
