Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management

Environment

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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.

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NZQA Level 7 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Invercargill, Invercargill

It will take a total of 1 year

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Develop broad understanding of environmental management

Understand concepts across governance, legal, scientific, management, and economic aspects of environmental problems on various scales.

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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.

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Specialise in relevant environmental sectors

Choose elective pathways to gain expertise in renewable energy, mineral resources, or sustainable food systems management.

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.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Environmental Science

  • Sustainability

  • Resource Management

  • Renewable Energy

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Environmental manager/analyst

  • Energy auditor

  • Mineral resources advisor

  • Sustainability consultant

  • Food systems planner