The Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management provides opportunities for professionals who wish to add to their qualifications and experience by extending their knowledge in environmental management.  The course is designed for professionals who require the skills and knowledge to integrate environmental planning, conservation and monitoring into the broader decision-making of their organisations.  The course covers the areas of environmental impact assessment, planning and monitoring set in the context of our major ecosystems, and emphasises the global, regional and local nature of environmental issues. Students can also opt to learn about environmental management systems, environmental auditing, risk assessment and water demand management. The course contains a number of areas of specialisation that build skills and knowledge in particular areas, these include: Marine and Freshwater Systems, Industrial and Urban Systems, Sustainable Development, Natural Systems and Sustainable Water Resources Management.

A relevant Bachelor degree or equivalent prior learning including at least 5 years professional experience.

Students must have access to a computer capable of accessing the Internet, and CDROM technology.

The course is a professional Graduate Diploma degree consisting of 120 credit points (six units) which can be completed over two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. The units are as follows: