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Course (2012)

Environmental Management (BEnvMan)

  • B1254 BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Title Environmental Management (BEnvMan)
Study Level Bachelor
School School of Environmental Science
Course Code B1254
Qualification Bachelor of Environmental Management (BEnvMan)
Availability Murdoch campus (internal)
Murdoch campus (external)
Murdoch University International Study Centre (Dubai, UAE) ['DUBAI-ISC'] (internal) (by formal agreement) (language of instruction: English)
Kaplan Higher Education Institute (Singapore) ['KAPLAN-SGP'] (internal) (by formal agreement) (language of instruction: English)
SMa Institute of Higher Learning (Singapore) ['SGP1'] (internal) (by formal agreement) (language of instruction: English)
Duration 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Description The world must address the challenges from climate change and population growth. Such challenges can only be met through sustainable management that not only integrates science of the total environment but also translates that science into practical management decisions. The Environmental Management degree links management to local, regional and global sustainability, enabling graduates to develop clear management alternatives for a viable sustainable future.
Employment Prospects Environmental Management graduates are well positioned to enter the public and private sectors, to join environmental consulting firms, and to work overseas. Employment opportunities are likely to be enhanced for graduates who have completed either the Bachelor of Environmental Science or research honours.
Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings As per normal undergraduate admission requirements. There are no prerequisites for admission but it is highly desirable for students to have undertaken Chemistry 3A/3C and Mathematics 2C/2D.

English competence.

Internet access is required for students studying externally; exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Special Requirements This degree is available externally, although some attendance is required in individual units.
Recommended Double Majors Environmental Science (BEnvSc, BSc); Management (BCom); Marine Science (BSc, BMarineSc)
Recommended Minors Ecosystem Management; Environmental Issues; Marine Biology
Main research areas Ecosystem management and restoration, technologies and policies for sustainable development.
Further Information http://www.murdoch.edu.au/goto/AcadContactsEnvironment

Course Structure - 72 credit points

Part I - 24 credit points

Foundation Unit - 3 credit points

Select one Foundation Unit from the Foundation Units section in this Handbook.

Core Units - 12 credit points

ENV102 Introduction to Environmental Science -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal
DUBAI-ISC: TD1-internal, TD3-internal

BIO103 Environmental Biology -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
DUBAI-ISC: TD2-internal

MAS183 Statistical Data Analysis -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
DUBAI-ISC: TD1-internal, TD2-internal
KAPLAN-SGP: T2A-internal

BUS145 Principles of Management -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external, SB4-internal
DUBAI-ISC: TD3-internal

OR

STP109 Approaches to Sustainable Development -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
KAPLAN-SGP: T2A-internal

General Electives - 9 credit points

Select from any 100-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.

Students are advised to consider using these points to meet the requirements of a second major or minor. Recommended double major(s): Environmental Science (BEnvSc, BSc); Management (BCom); Marine Science (BSc, BMarineSc).

Recommended:

BUS161 Introduction to Economics -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external, SB4-internal
DUBAI-ISC: TD1-internal, TD2-internal

ENV104 Australian Environmental Issues -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

Part II - 48 credit points

Core Units - 16 credit points

ENV228 Environmental Policy and Law -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

OR

ENV215 Principles of Environmental Policy and Law -- 4 pts
DUBAI-ISC: TD3-internal

ENV268 Ecology -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
DUBAI-ISC: TD1-internal

ENV212 Global and Regional Sustainability -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
DUBAI-ISC: TD1-internal

ENV206 Water Conservation and Auditing -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
DUBAI-ISC: TD2-internal

Specified Electives - 8 credit points

Select from the following:

ENV319 Environmental Management -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

ENV203 GIS for Environmental Management and Planning -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
DUBAI-ISC: TD1-internal

ENV324 Environmental Restoration -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

ENV279 Nature-Based Tourism -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
DUBAI-ISC: TD2-internal

General Electives - 24 credit points

Select from any 200- to 400-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.

Students are advised to consider using these points to meet the requirements of a second major or minor. Recommended double major(s): Environmental Science (BEnvSc, BSc); Management (BCom); Marine Science (BSc, BMarineSc).

Recommended:

ENV316 Environmental Policy for the 21st Century -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

EDU450 Environmental Education for Sustainability -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external