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With the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters and other crises around the world, the need for professionals with expertise in disaster risk and reduction has never been greater. A Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience degree equips graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive difference in their communities and beyond.Typically between 1-2 years full time (or part time equivalent) to complete, students will learn to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with natural and human-made disasters. Through the development of skills in disaster management, risk analysis, emergency preparedness, and community resilience, graduates may go on to work in a variety of fields, including emergency management, public health, environmental protection, and international development.The Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience degree can be a great choice for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact in their community and help build a more resilient future.

Approach challenging situations with confidence using tools central to resilience building. You’ll cover core theories of disaster risk reduction. Consider business, community, and policy responses. Includes United Nations co-certification.

Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience

The Diploma of Applied Technologies has been designed to ensure that graduates have the skills and knowledge required to drive innovation into the future. The program has a focus on project-based work, resulting in graduates being job-ready and highly employable. As part of this program, you’ll also learn core skills needed in any workplace, such as critical thinking, design thinking, communication, teamwork and digital literacy in addition to new and emerging technologies. You’ll enjoy real-world learning experiences designed to demonstrate what both the job and the workplace will be like.The Diploma of Applied Technologies (Sustainable Business) aims to prepare graduates to become dynamic, creative and adaptable practitioners with the skills and knowledge to make valuable contributions to their industry.On completion of this qualification, you will be able to:* Apply skills in IT, cybersecurity, digital manufacturing and/or automation to contemporary industry practices* Commence employment or enhance career opportunities* Transition to further study, leadership and managementThis specialisation provides a foundation for students that want to complement business knowledge and skills with Industry 4.0.

This course is a great foundation for students who want to balance business knowledge with Industry 4.0 skills. You'll take units in entrepreneurship and sustainability. You'll also learn key concepts of business and accounting. Study 100% online.

Diploma of Applied Technologies (Sustainable Business)

Pursue your curiosity, passion and profession and make the world a healthier and fairer place with La Trobe&#39;s interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences.Examine the way social, environmental and political structures affect the health of individuals, families and communities at local, national and international levels. At the same time, explore your interests and pursue your passion, with a diverse range of majors, minors and electives.By completing La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences, you will:<ul><li>create your own path with humanities and social sciences majors, including psychological science, sociology, crime justice and legal studies, creative and professional writing, and more</li><li>choose from nine health sciences majors including allied health, digital health, environmental health, food and nutrition, health promotion, health wellbeing and performance, public health and rehabilitation counselling</li><li>gain real-world experience through internships, overseas experiences and health placements</li><li>study how it suits you with the option to study online or at our Melbourne Campus</li><li>depending on your health sciences major, graduate with a pathway into postgraduate allied health and other health degrees, including audiology, physiotherapy, speech pathology and occupational therapy.</li></ul>

Forge your own path with this multi-disciplinary degree. Choose from 9 health science majors. Gain experience through internships and placements. Explore your interests via majors like creative writing or sociology.

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences

The Graduate Certificate in Global Development gives you an introduction to policy, politics and power dynamics related to development and sustainability, climate change, global health and more. This certificate aligns with the UN&#39;s Sustainable Development Goals, created to address the world&#39;s most pressing challenges - including ending poverty and bringing economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and peace and good governance. If you are looking to develop your knowledge and skills base, and to enhance your ability to make positive contributions toward addressing significant global issues, then the Graduate Certificate of Global Development is the right program for you. Note: Progression through this program suite is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.The Graduate Certificate in Global Development is offered part time at the Nathan campus and online. You may choose to study courses at other campuses or online if or where the program structure allows.

Gain professional skills to help shape a better future. You’ll explore global politics, sustainability, public health, and migration. Study the theory and build skills to tackle pressing challenges. Unlock careers with purpose and meaning.

Graduate Certificate in Global Development

Australia&#39;s energy mix is rapidly changing. The Master of Energy Policy is designed to equip you with the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to address the complex challenges currently facing the Australian and global energy sector. Through a combination of cutting-edge course content, practical workshops, and interaction with industry, you&#39;ll develop a deep understanding of energy policy, economics, technology, and sustainability so you can make an impact on the changing energy landscape.  If you&#39;re looking for a degree that will help you to break into a career in the energy sector, or if you&#39;re in the industry and are wanting to upskill, the Master of Energy Policy will provide you with the transferable skills you&#39;ll need. This program explores the multifaceted dimensions of energy policy, including policy analysis, energy economics, renewable technologies and energy security. You&#39;ll explore the intersection of energy policy with environmental sustainability and the need to develop new systems and mindsets in process of transitioning to renewables. You&#39;ll be given the tools to understand the economic drivers behind energy markets, pricing mechanisms, and the implications for policy formulation. You&#39;ll also learn strategies for translating energy policy goals into action, including stakeholder engagement, public outreach, and project management.  The Master of Energy Policy has been created in conjunction with industry partners and has been designed with employability in mind, helping you to gain the skills necessary to solve the big energy issues facing business today and shape the future of energy policy for generations to come. The Master of Energy Policy program is offered online. Some courses will include optional in-person workshops and discussions. Students will access course materials, participate in learning activities, lodge assessment items and access support services via Learning@Griffith. Access to a reliable computer with internet connection is essential.

Manage complex energy problems now and in the future. You’ll cover energy markets, renewable energy systems, and more. Build skills in stakeholder engagement and project management. Get ready for leadership roles in the global energy sector. 

Master of Energy Policy

Prepare yourself for the workforce with the ultimate skill set. When you study the Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Arts, you combine traditional humanities knowledge and skills, such as critical thinking, with professional specialisations and transferable employability skills.Get the best of both worldsWe&#39;re changing the game when it comes to learning that works for you. Year one, you can choose to study online or combine on-campus and online study. you&#39;ll make connections with your peers and academics who are passionate about sharing their expertise. Plus, we&#39;ll keep the timetable compact so you can fit everything in. As you move into your second and third years, you&#39;ll study more online as you start to specialise. The course changes as you learn more.Build a solid foundation - then specialiseWill you get a solid grounding in fundamental theory and practice? Of course. That&#39;s what your first year is all about. You will build on a solid foundation in humanities disciplines in first year to mix and match the areas of specialisation, from creative arts and marketing to history and sociology, in second and third year that align with your career goals.Build your employability from day oneWe worked with many organisations to develop this Bachelor of Arts course - to ensure it hits the mark for the future workplace. That&#39;s why you&#39;ll get to study employability skills subjects, gaining the aptitudes that are important in any career. Things like communication, cultural awareness and critical thinking. These are the human-centric skills that employers want.

Gain a wide range of skills you can apply to many different industries. Choose a major like environmental studies, philosophy and ethics, or history. Graduate with versatile skills. Complete an international exchange and get to know another culture.

Bachelor of Arts

Developing sustainable societies is a major challenge of the Anthropocene. This program allows students to explore the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that underpin the development of sustainable societies and solutions. Informed by international and local research, practice and theory, this program allows students to develop specialist expertise across the physical and social sciences and humanities. With an emphasis on student-led and problem-based learning, this Major provides the frameworks for developing sustainability solutions in a range of fields and careers.This program is for students interested in developing sustainable societies. Informed by international and local research, practice and theory, the Major allows students to develop specialist expertise across physical and social sciences and humanities. With world-class expertise in facets of sustainability and informed by international and local research, practice and theory, this program allows students to explore the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that underpin the development of sustainable societies and solutions.With an emphasis on student-led and problem-based learning, you will benefit from international and local research and Tasmania’s unique and globally important ecosystems.You will investigate sustainable business practices in natural resource and science reliant industries. This includes practices that promote a sustainable business model and minimise the negative impact on social, economic, environmental and cultural values. Through industry-based examples, you will identify problems and provide solutions to sustainability challenges.

Benefitting from world-class expertise in sustainability, you'll learn how to create frameworks for developing sustainable solutions in a range of fields and careers.  

Bachelor of Science (Sustainability)

Our natural landscapes face challenges like never before. We need innovative custodians of the land, its biodiversity and its heritage. Would you like to play a part in improving the health of ecosystems, human welfare and our planet? Make it happen with the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management from Charles Sturt University. Choose to study online or on campus at Albury or Port Macquarie.

Get a solid grounding in ecology. Gain skills in environmental practice. Specialisations include climate, conservation, and parks. Includes work-based learning with your choice of environmental organisation. Protect ecosystems for today and tomorrow.

Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management

The Undergraduate Certificate in Climate Accounting is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate the complex issues of accounting for climate change in businesses.In this program, you’ll gain an understanding of the science of climate change and learn how to analyse the climate policy environment. You&#39;ll also learn about the emerging field of climate accounting, which is quickly becoming a key global response strategy for achieving the 2030 carbon emissions goals and net zero carbon by 2050.You&#39;ll gain hands-on experience collecting and measuring carbon impact using data analytics. You&#39;ll learn how to use this information to inform business decisions-making and to report to internal and external stakeholders. By the end of this program, you’ll be prepared to lead sustainable business practices that draw on contemporary accounting theory and practice.

Help businesses work out their greenhouse gas emissions. Referring to climate policies and agreements, you’ll work on recording and reporting carbon data. Build skills in accounting methods and preparing accounts. Contribute to emissions reduction.

Undergraduate Certificate in Climate Accounting

Designed to engage with the broad issues that contemporary societies face in today’s climate, the focus of the program is to integrate theory and practice with interdisciplinary grounding in sustainable policy development and policy implementation, environmental management and impact assessment.

Step up to effective environmental leadership at a time when it’s needed most. This UN certified course covers the latest theories around building a sustainable future. Specialise in business management, natural resources, or spatial science.

Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability

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This subject will provide an insight into the global food situation and the challenge to increase food production given the contexts of population growth and increased competition over access to resources. A range of topics will be examined through case studies from Australia, its region and worldwide. The subject recognises and appreciates diverse Indigenous knowledges, perspectives, cultures and histories of food and food security. A strong fieldwork component provides opportunities for problem-based learning in professions that require a developing understanding of food security, such as education, government agencies, NGOs and tourism.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Review the status of the global food situation. Study supply chains and aid. Catalogue the challenges complicating food production efforts in the face of population growth. Weigh this against the environmental concerns threatening water availability.

Geographies of Food Security

We are constantly reminded that health is global in nature, affecting populations irrespective of country, culture and ideology. Responses to challenges in health therefore need to be global as well, transcending national boundaries, governments and health care systems. In addition, global health depends on development and prosperity that is achieved without irreversible depletion of natural resources and exploitation of environments. This subject will equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge related to global health and sustainable development. Students will learn about health as a human right, the concept of social justice as well as sustainability in health and the sustainable development goals. They will distinguish the terms international, global and globalization; they will identify who are the main players in global health and critique the roles that these players have; they will discuss goal setting for global health improvement as well as global health inequalities, and global health and environmental health; the role of multi-national corporations will be examined; threats to global health and sustainability will be identified. The aim will be to equip students with sufficient knowledge about global health to be able to interpret trends in the global health literature as well as deepen students appreciation of the interdependence of global health and sustainable development using contemporary examples and case studies.

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