Graduate Diploma in International Urban and Environmental Management
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Graduate Diploma in International Urban and Environment Management program (GD067) program will equip you with advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and/or further learning in urban and environmental management in a broad range of international contexts.The courses offered through program provide students with advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in urban and environmental management in cities and regions in rapidly urbanising nations.The course content and delivery of the program focuses on:1.
The socio-economic and environmental challenges of rapid urban growth and sprawl.2.
The metabolism of cities, including flows of food, water and energy.3.
The challenges of global climate change and dependency on fossil fuel.4.
The application of urban and environmental knowledge and management in specific local contexts.5.
The Asia-Pacific region, including specialisation in particular locations.Graduates of this program are capable of making high level, independent judgements in relation to environmental and urban management functions in varied institutional contexts.
They have the ability to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate urban and environmental management initiatives and projects and act with responsibility and accountability for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others.
Graduates work in Australia and internationally in policy development, planning and program management roles, and engage in professionally relevant practical projects with national and local governments, international development agencies, commercial consultancies and non-government organisations.
Past graduates have worked for organisations such as the Asian Development Bank, UN Habitat, Engineers Without Borders, local or national governments, and many private consultancies.The program may be taken on campus or online;
all core courses, and some electives, are offered fully online.As part of the program, you will be able to participate in study tours, international intensive courses, and/ or exchanges with a range of partner institutions.
A simulated capstone experience is provided in which you will integrate and synthesise your knowledge, connect theory to practice and demonstrate your holistic achievement of the program learning outcomes.
The program also provides opportunities for you to undertake study tours or exchange programs outside Australia.
Structure
Year One of Program
Complete the following Six (6) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbanisation Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region | 12 | ARCH1265 | City Campus |
| Environmental Policy and Governance | 12 | ENVI1127 | City Campus |
| Climate Change Responses | 12 | ENVI1222 | City Campus |
| Research Strategies - Social Sciences | 12 | HUSO2079 | City Campus |
| Global Governance | 12 | POLI1099 | City Campus |
| Natural Resource Management | 12 | ARCH1482 | City Campus |
Complete Two (2) of the following Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Assistance | 12 | SOCU2234 | City Campus |
| International Perspective on Community Development | 12 | HUSO2263 | City Campus |
| International Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation | 12 | HUSO2168 | City Campus |
| International Project Management: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation | 12 | HUSO2159 | City Campus |
| Introduction to Development Economics | 12 | HUSO2173 | City Campus |
| Post Disaster Project Management | 12 | BUIL1268 | City Campus |
| Practical Ethics for Development | 12 | HUSO2347 | City Campus |
| Theories of Development | 12 | HUSO2074 | City Campus |
| Sustainable water management | 12 | ARCH1266 | City Campus |
| Sustainability, Governance and Social Change | 12 | ENVI1169 | City Campus |
| Spatial Thinking and Urban Design | 12 | ARCH1274 | City Campus |
| Statutory Planning | 12 | ENVI1134 | City Campus |
| Strategic Planning Practice | 12 | ARCH1263 | City Campus |
| History of Planning | 12 | ARCH1412 | City Campus |
| Strategic Planning issues | 12 | ARCH1261 | City Campus |
| Planning Theory | 12 | ARCH1272 | City Campus |
| Housing Policy | 12 | ARCH1270 | City Campus |
| Applied Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples | 12 | HUSO2295 | City Campus |
| Governance and Democracy in Development | 12 | HUSO2073 | City Campus |
| Introduction to Applied Human Rights | 12 | HUSO2286 | City Campus |
| Policy Making | 12 | POLI1052 | City Campus |
| Environment and Planning Work Placement | 12 | ENVI1206 | City Campus |
Entry requirements
The Graduate Diploma in International Urban and Environmental Management (GD067) is available as an exit award only. Applicants must apply for the Master of International Urban and Environmental Management (MC222).
Learning outcomes
As a graduate of this program you will be able to:
- Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on recent trends and scholarly analysis of the effects and consequences of urbanisation internationally, including the interplay of ecological, economic, political, social and cultural factors.
- Develop and use appropriate research tools, methods and strategies to generate knowledge, manage urban environments, and inform decision-making in diverse social, cultural and geographic contexts.
- Apply the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to implement locally inspired solutions to a range of environmental and other consequences of urbanisation.
- Clearly communicate complex and technical research findings and environmental management decisions to diverse audiences.
- Continually extend and challenge your knowledge and professional practice in urban and environmental management.
- Provide professional leadership by demonstrating environmental stewardship, cultural and social sensitivity, and ethical and reflective practice.
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