Environment
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain foundational knowledge and specialist skills in sustainable practice through this postgraduate certificate. Designed for those interested in sustainability with an undergraduate qualification, it provides advanced understanding and application of sustainable frameworks.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 19 weeks

Learn theories, frameworks, and worldviews essential for understanding and advancing sustainable practice.

Use interdisciplinary theories and methods to contextualise, address, and propose solutions for sustainability challenges.

This is an ideal first step towards postgraduate study for those interested in sustainable practice. It develops higher-level understanding and specialist skills, equipping students with foundational knowledge of theories and worldviews (including Te Ao Māori) relevant to sustainable practice. You will learn to apply knowledge and interdisciplinary frameworks to address complex sustainability problems in various contexts.
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree or Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant subject area
Alternative entry considered based on equivalent skills via study, work, or life experience

Sustainability
Environmental Management
Primary Industries
Education
NGOs
Business

Environment
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain foundational knowledge and specialist skills in sustainable practice through this postgraduate certificate. Designed for those interested in sustainability with an undergraduate qualification, it provides advanced understanding and application of sustainable frameworks.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 19 weeks

Learn theories, frameworks, and worldviews essential for understanding and advancing sustainable practice.

Use interdisciplinary theories and methods to contextualise, address, and propose solutions for sustainability challenges.

This is an ideal first step towards postgraduate study for those interested in sustainable practice. It develops higher-level understanding and specialist skills, equipping students with foundational knowledge of theories and worldviews (including Te Ao Māori) relevant to sustainable practice. You will learn to apply knowledge and interdisciplinary frameworks to address complex sustainability problems in various contexts.
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree or Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant subject area
Alternative entry considered based on equivalent skills via study, work, or life experience

Sustainability
Environmental Management
Primary Industries
Education
NGOs
Business

Understand and appreciate Māori worldviews as they relate to sustainable practice in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Roles in product design and production systems
Sustainability-related roles in hospitality and tourism
Positions in engineering and architecture with a sustainability focus
Employment in primary industries requiring sustainable practice knowledge
Sustainability roles in education, NGOs, and business sectors
Understand and appreciate Māori worldviews as they relate to sustainable practice in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Roles in product design and production systems
Sustainability-related roles in hospitality and tourism
Positions in engineering and architecture with a sustainability focus
Employment in primary industries requiring sustainable practice knowledge
Sustainability roles in education, NGOs, and business sectors