Graduate Certificate in Sustainability

The Graduate Certificate in Sustainability is designed to provide a foundational understanding of complex global sustainability challenges. It equips students with the tools needed to measure, report on, and identify solutions for these issues, preparing them for careers across various sectors. The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, drawing expertise from fields such as business, economics, law, health, environmental science, engineering, and design.

Curriculum

The program offers flexibility, allowing students to tailor their studies to their background and career aspirations. It includes core units covering foundational aspects of sustainability and elective units that allow for specialization.

1. Core Units
   • Health and Population
   • Energy and Resources
   • Food and Water Security
   • Policy and Governance
   • Social Change
   • Sustainability Analysis Tools
2. Electives
   • Selected from remaining core or elective units

Careers

Graduates are prepared to contribute to sustainable practices across all industries, addressing the growing demand for professionals in this area. The skills gained are applicable to roles focused on developing and implementing sustainability solutions.

• Built environment professional
• Business sustainability advisor
• Education specialist
• Communications officer
• Environmental scientist
• Food and water sector professional
• Global development coordinator
• Health sector role
• Legal professional
• Policy advisor
• Social entrepreneur