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Graduate Diploma of Water Policy and Governance Articulated Set

+ Award nomenclature

Graduate Certificate in Water Policy and Governance
GradCertWaterPolicy&Gvnce
Graduate Diploma of Water Policy and Governance
GradDipWaterPolicy&Gvnce

+ Course Availability Modes and Locations

Graduate Diploma of Water Policy and Governance (4612WP)
Distance Education Wagga Wagga
Graduate Certificate in Water Policy and Governance (4312WP)
Distance Education Wagga Wagga

Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.

Normal course duration

Graduate Diploma of Water Policy and Governance

Full-time 1 years (2.0 sessions)

Graduate Certificate in Water Policy and Governance

Full-time 1 years (2.0 sessions)

  • Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
  • Admission criteria CSU Admission Policy

    Graduate Diploma of Water Policy and Governance

    Graduate Pathways

    The basic prerequisite is that a candidate must hold at least a 3 year degree (or equivalent) in any field, as such it is assumed the candidate understands the agricultural or natural resources within which they work, and they are primarily focused on developing their knowledge of water policy and governance further.

    Non-Academic articulation into the course

    The degree will also provide a pathway for experienced industry people (with at least 3 years of work experience) without an academic background. These candidates could enrol into the Graduate Diploma in Water Policy and Governance Articulation from Industry and VET trained candidates who are currently working in the field may also be offered into the Graduate Certificate. Applications will be assessed at the discretion of the School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences Courses Director.

    Graduate Certificate in Water Policy and Governance

    Graduate Pathways

    The basic prerequisite is that a candidate must hold at least a 3 year degree (or equivalent) in any field, as such it is assumed the candidate understands the agricultural or natural resources within which they work, and they are primarily focused on developing their knowledge of water policy and governance further.

    Non-Academic articulation into the course

    The degree will also provide a pathway for experienced industry people (with at least 3 years of work experience) without an academic background. These candidates could enrol into the Graduate Diploma in Water Policy and Governance Articulation and credit from Industry and VET trained candidates who are currently working in the field may also be offered into the Graduate Certificate. Applications will be assessed at the discretion of the School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences Courses Director.
     

    Credit CSU Credit Policy

    Graduate Diploma of Water Policy and Governance

    Standard CSU Credit policy apply.

    Graduate Certificate in Water Policy and Governance

    Standard CSU Credit policy apply.

    Articulation

    The Graduate Diploma and the Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

    Graduation requirement

    Graduate Diploma of Water Policy and Governance

    To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

    Graduate Certificate in Water Policy and Governance

    To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.

    Course structure

    Core subjects

    PSC420 Water Policy and Management
    AHT404 Climate Change Impacts – Mitigation and Adaptation

    Restricted Electives

    PKM562 Environmental Policy
    LAW530 Environmental Law and Management (Faculty of Business Subject)
    GEO360 Catchment Management through Community Development
    IRR400 Principles of Irrigation (Post Graduate)
    MGT547 Ethics of Corporate Governance (Faculty of Business)
    MGT594 Leadership and Business Ethics (Faculty of Business)
    MGT362 Commodity Pricing Management (Faculty of Business)

    Enrolment pattern

    The Enrolment Pattern is defined by the electives chosen.

    + Residential School

    Please note that the following subjects may have a residential school component.

    IRR400 Principles of Irrigation (Post Graduate)
    PSC420 Water Policy and Management

    Enrolled students can find further information about CSU residential schools via the About Residential School page.

    Contact

    For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au

    The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: February 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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