StudyQA — Master: Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building — Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

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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.