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Graduate Certificate of Sustainable Regional Development

Deakin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00113B

Sustainable regional development is critical to the economic performance of both developed and developing countries. The Graduate Certificate of Sustainable Regional Development will suit students who are analytical, inquisitive, solution or policy-oriented and interested in seeking employment in areas associated with sustainable regional and rural development, strategic urban and regional planning, natural resources management, and climate change adaptation planning. Two thirds of Australia’s export earnings come from regional industries such as agriculture, tourism, retail, services and manufacturing. As such, demand has risen sharply for professionals with the ability to undertake regional socioeconomic and environmental planning that looks to the long-term competitive advantages of regional areas and propose appropriate policy responses.

Structure

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Sustainable Regional Development, students must attain 4 credit points (1 year - part time).

Subjects

  • Sustainable regional development
  • Climate change adaptation and mitigation
  • Regional development economics and planning

Standard entry requirements

  • Entry will be based on performance in: a Bachelor degree in any discipline, OR
  • At least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent).Selection is competitive, meeting these minimum requirements or their equivalents does not guarantee selection into this course. All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Please refer to this course entry on the Deakin University website to read about ways of satisfying the English language proficiency requirement. Refer to the Deakin University website for more detailed information about additional course requirements for all applicant groups, or equivalent minimum requirements for applicants with a higher education study, VET study or work and life experience.

Study pathways

Further study options: Graduate Diploma of Sustainable Regional Development.

Further information

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - Please note that due to Australian Government regulations, student visas to enter Australia cannot be issued to students who enrol in Deakin's Cloud Campus.

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