Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 20 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 20 k / Year(s) Deadline: May 31, 2024
301–350 place StudyQA ranking:3490 Duration:2 years

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In an increasingly urbanised world, shifting environmental priorities have placed sustainability in the spotlight.

A widening skills gap across industry means the demand for skilled professionals in energy efficient and sustainable building practices is on the rise.

In response to this industry demand, this master degree will provide you with the essential skills and theory to design, develop and implement solutions for new and retrofitted buildings.

Your studies will prepare you to navigate the complex and rapidly changing environment of industry issues, trends, and economic and sustainability policies.

You will enhance your abilities to professionally communicate complex sustainability strategies, and engage effectively within interdisciplinary teams to drive project outcomes and improve sustainability practice.

You will graduate with specialist knowledge of sustainable building design and technologies, building energy and climate engineering, and the management of sustainable building projects.

Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following:

All courses listed may not be available each semester

Year One of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Sustainable Energy Fundamentals 12 MIET2371 City Campus
Building Systems 12 BUIL1005 City Campus
Sustainability in the built environment: A focus on building and design 12 BUIL1225 City Campus
Introduction to Project Management 12 BUSM1269 City Campus
Research Design and Methods 12 BUSM4420 City Campus
Sustainable Building Technologies 12 BUSM4467 City Campus
Energy Water and Airflow in Buildings 12 BUSM4463 City Campus
Project Management Techniques 12 BUSM1273 City Campus

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Building Modelling and Simulation 12 BUSM4460 City Campus
Building Sustainability Assessment 12 BUSM4461 City Campus
Sustainable Facades and Materials 12 BUSM4468 City Campus

ANDSelect and Complete One (1) of the following Course:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Research Investigation 1 12 BUSM3213 City Campus
Sustainable Building Design Project 12 BUSM4466 City Campus

ANDSelect and Complete One (1) of the following Course:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Research Investigation 2 24 BUSM3214 City Campus
Sustainable Building Investigation 24 BUIL1321 City Campus

ANDComplete the following One (1) Course:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Managing Sustainable Building Projects 12 BUSM4464 City Campus

ANDSelect and Complete One (1) of the following Course:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Evaluating and Managing Project Risk 12 BUSM1276 City Campus
Information and Technology Management 12 BUSM4409 City Campus
Sustainability Leadership 12 BUSM4465 City Campus
Sustainable Energy Systems and Design 12 MIET2129 City Campus

You must have successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in a discipline that demonstrates knowledge and skills in construction, technology, engineering, management or design.

You may also be considered if you do not have an undergraduate degree but have a minimum of 8 years professional work experience in a related industry or professional experience at a senior level that is less than 8 years.

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