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University of Technology Sydney

Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering Management

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Ideal for practising professionals who are interested in environmental engineering management issues but do not have the time to commit to a master's course.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering Management course is tailored for engineers, scientists, planners, architects, and legal professionals committed to reducing environmental impacts from development. Choose this course to prioritise environmental management in your professional role if you don't have the time to invest in studying for a master's degree. The course stands out by integrating professional engineering and environmental management with elective options, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Gain a solid foundation in environmental management principles and the competency to apply them effectively. You'll learn through a mix of compulsory subjects and elective choices, fostering both breadth and depth of knowledge.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,386.25
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Fees are calculated based on a study load of 24 credit points.
Campus
Ultimo
Intake
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Units
4
Fees
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What you will study

Students must complete 24 credit points of study. A minimum of 18 credit points comes from the core of the Master of Environmental Engineering Management and the remainder from core or elective subjects. Elective subjects are to be chosen from postgraduate subjects offered within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology as listed in the elective option; some subjects may need prior approval.

Each subject is worth six credit points.

Core Subjects

Select 12 credit points from the following subjects:

  • Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Air and Noise Pollution
  • Contaminated Site and Waste Remediation
  • Decentralised Environmental Systems
  • Environmental Risk Assessment
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Green Technologies: Water-Waste-Energy Nexus
  • Sustainable Energy Resources
  • Waste and Pollution Management
Professional Engineering
Electives - Engineering

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following qualifications in Engineering or Natural and Physical Sciences:

  • Completed Australian master’s or doctoral degree or overseas equivalent.
  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included).
  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, with more than 70% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of two years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience.
  • Completed Australian advanced diploma (AQF 6) or diploma (AQF 5) or New Zealand technical and vocational NQF Levels 5-7, or other overseas equivalent AND A minimum of two years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience.
  • Completed Australian associate degree, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of two years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience, you must submit a Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:

  • A 'Statement of Service' is provided by the employer.
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer.
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only).
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations and the nature of the business.
  • A business certificate of registration in the original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses).

English Language Requirements

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee a place offer.

Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

  • Graduates are culturally and historically informed, with awareness of ethical practices when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
  • Graduates consider the social, cultural, economic and sustainability dimensions of their work, thereby contributing to improved community outcomes.
  • Graduates apply design thinking, critical thinking and problem-defining skills when proposing environmental engineering management solutions.
  • Graduates apply theoretical and practical disciplinary knowledge to complete environmental engineering projects.
  • Graduates collaborate both within and across disciplines and communicate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences.
  • Graduates engage in reflective practice by considering the social, cultural, ethical and economic dimensions that underpin their work and apply lifelong learning skills to stay up-to-date with environmental engineering.

Career Outcomes

This course is of relevance to practising professionals in architecture, building, engineering science, health, law, planning and surveying.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated tuition fee per session in 2025: $17,545 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The estimated fee is calculated based on a study load of 24 credit points per session.

Tuition fees are charged:

  • Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
  • Based on the number of credit points you are enrolled in.
  • At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.