Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management
Environment
A course by
SIT
A one-year graduate-level programme providing knowledge and practical skills in environmental management, with electives in topics such as mineral resources, sustainable food systems, and renewable energy.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop broad understanding of environmental management
Understand concepts across governance, legal, scientific, management, and economic aspects of environmental problems on various scales.
Apply practical and research skills in real-world contexts
Design and implement research projects, critically analyze industry challenges, and apply knowledge to practical environmental management cases.
Specialise in relevant environmental sectors
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management equips graduates with a broad understanding of environmental management through a combination of theoretical and applied learning. Open to those with a prior degree in any discipline, this programme provides students the opportunity to transition into the environmental sector. The elective structure allows learners to specialise in areas like mineral resources management and sustainable food systems, while practical coursework ensures graduates develop industry-relevant skills for both public and private sector roles.
Course Content
- Introduction to Renewable Energy (currently not offered)
- Research and Statistics
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Research I (industry project proposal preparation)
- Research II (industry project execution)
- Case Studies in Environmental Management and Sustainability
- Earth Science and Environmental Management
- Advanced Environmental Impact Assessment and Monitoring
- Mineral Resources Management
- Sustainable Food Systems 1
- Sustainable Food Systems 2
- Energy Auditing (currently not offered)
What you need to know first
Successful graduation from a bachelor degree programme, or demonstration of equivalent relevant, practical, professional or educational experience in a related discipline.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Environmental Science
Sustainability
Resource Management
Renewable Energy
Future employment opportunities might be
Environmental manager/analyst
Energy auditor