Course details

Summary

This programme is suitable for students with an undergraduate qualification who would like to increase their knowledge of a particular area of management and wish to take a slightly shorter programme than a master’s degree.

This subject focuses on issues of environmental management, corporate social responsibility and the activities of firms, governments and other organisations. You will gain knowledge required for a management role at the interface between organisations, the environment and society.

Career opportunities

• Corporate sustainability manager
• Government sustainability manager
• Sustainability co-ordinator
• Sustainability policy analyst
• Natural resource manager

Potential employers

• Conservation organisations
• International agencies
• Private consultancy firms
• Private firms and government organisations

Entry criteria

A recognized bachelor’s degree with a B/B+ grade average. You must also have a major in the relevant subject area with a B/B+ grade average.

English language requirements:

IELTS - 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in writing); iBT (internet based TOFEL) - 90 with a score of 22 in writing; Pearson PTE Academic- 65 with English language requirements no less than 58 for each communicative skill; From Waikato Pathways College - Successful completion of Level 8 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic (CAAE) programme.