Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Urban Management (Green Cities)

The Graduate Certificate in Urban Management (Green Cities) provides students with the professional and scholarly education needed to take a leadership role in urban management, strategic planning, and policy development for green, sustainable cities, particularly in the context of climate change.

Overview

• The program develops theoretical and practical knowledge required to plan for future cities, including sustainable development practices and regulations, impact assessment, industry-relevant GIS mapping, and the blue and green infrastructures required for greener, cooler cities.
• Study mode: One year part-time.

Admission

• Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline.
• Alternatively, applicants can have a minimum of five years of full-time equivalent professional work experience in planning, geography, social science, environmental studies, architecture, and landscape studies, urban and regional studies, public policy, health, sport, or recreation and exercise science.
• Applicants seeking admission based on work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Program Structure

• Students are required to complete four core subjects:
  • ENGR 7027: Spatial Tools and Mapping (10 credit points)
  • CIVL 7014: Sustainable Systems (10 credit points)
  • ARCH 7020: Cool Green Cities (10 credit points)
  • ARCH 7001: Developing Sustainable Places (10 credit points)
• Total credit points: 40

Location

• Location: Parramatta City
• Attendance: Part-time
• Mode: Internal

This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the development of sustainable and green cities, addressing the challenges of climate change and urbanization.