Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management (Level 7)

Summary

You can make a difference to the world with an Open Polytechnic Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management. This Graduate Certificate is for people with an existing degree or five years’ or more experience in the environmental field. If you have successfully completed the Bachelor of Applied Science (Environment major) with Open Polytechnic, or obtained a similar qualification from another tertiary provider you are unable to enrol in this programme. You should discuss your eligibility to enrol in this programme with the programme leader.

What you will learn

This qualification will give you practical skills in environmental law and management. You will also gain: An industry overview of the legislative and regulatory environments that govern development activities. An overview of key management tools available to deal with a variety of environmental issues of significance in New Zealand. Practical skills in environmental law and management. How to analyse environmental issues. How environmental management assists with sustainability.

Career opportunities

This qualification will prepare you for a career as a: policy analyst, resource manager, environmental educator. You will be able to work in areas such as central or local government, public interest groups or private sector organisations..

Study pathways

This qualification is a stepping stone to the Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Management. Which includes a research project in an environmental area of your interest.

Planning your study

You can study this programme part-time if you’re an international student living in New Zealand or overseas. If you’re living in New Zealand you will need to be in paid employment with a valid work permit.