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Business leaders with strong environmental sustainability and advocacy` are increasingly sought after. Our Sustainable Business specialisation will give you the knowledge and skills to successfully implement sustainable business practices, including environmental law, biodiversity, conservations, environmental studies, sustainable economies. Through a combination of theoretical and practical studies you will gain strategic insight into sustainable business.
You will have the opportunity to explore the human impact to the natural environment though policy development and sustainable business methods. Within this specialisation, you will gain a greater understanding on environmental topics such as climate change, pollution and natural resources with effective business practices.
Apart of your degree, you will be able to choose a second specialisation to focus on to compliment your career ambitions.
• Finance
The third component of your studies will be a research project which will expand your knowledge in innovative business and entrepreneurship. Choose either an Industry Innovation Project or embark on Business Innovation Research.
The Industry Innovation Project has a practical emphasis on innovative and creative approaches to current issues in the business environment. You can use your own experiences as a backdrop to your studies and develop a research project based on your current workplace.
The Business Innovation Research specialisation will allow you to gain an in-depth understanding of your business interests. Using research methods, you will explore different approaches to business and entrepreneur problems solving. This specialisation also offers a research based pathway into a PhD.
This degree emphasises collaboration with other specialities to prepare you for decision making for the future ensuring you are well equipped for this era in innovation.
Program structure
Courses to be studiedUnits
2 x specialisations8 units
plus 1 x research specialisation4 units
Total12 units
Course codeCourse name
Sustainable Business Specialisation:
ECO8011Global Issues in Sustainability
ECO8012Methods for Sustainable Development
REN8108{0}
POL8001Environmental Policy
Second specialisation
Industry Innovation Project specialisation
or
Business Innovation Research specialisation
Entry requirements
English Language Requirements
Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
International entry requirements
English Language Requirements
Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
Pre-requisites
- 3-year bachelor degree or equivalent
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.