The Diploma of Sustainable Environments and Planning provides a foundation for those intending to pursue a career in a variety of natural and built environment professions involved in creating sustainable environments. This Diploma will teach students core skills to enhance their career prospects, whether that be a student fresh out of school or someone wishing to upgrade their qualifications. Students gain knowledge through studying the specified relevant subjects. Some core skills covered include; sustainability science, sustainability and society, urban design, communicating in groups, conflict resolution, problem solving, individual and group decision making, information management, and the use of different network technologies. Successful completion of the Diploma of Sustainable Environments and Planning provides students a pathway to most Bond University undergraduate degrees , with a possible 80 credit points credited towards their new program of study. Students are advised to check the degree study structures online to confirm for which subjects they may receive credit. Professional outcomes The majority of the world’s population now lives in urban areas, with urban management, sustainability and climate change becoming fundamental challenges for the government, private and community sectors in Australia and around the world. Professionals working within the natural and built environments must possess comprehensive knowledge and skills in the areas of economics, entrepreneurship, development, policy, science, sustainable practices and technology. This Diploma will provide you with access to a wide range of career pathways in the natural and built environments. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and practical experience required to be sustainability professionals in business, industry, government, consulting firms and non-government organisations. Graduates can progress into a wide range of careers in mining and energy, fisheries and agriculture, tourism, property, community infrastructure, city and regional planning, development assessment, transportation, strategic or social planning or urban design. Graduates of this program will be equipped with a comprehensive knowledge of sustainable environments, and will be able to seek work anywhere in Australia or around the world.