The course is designed to provide students with a sound understanding and appreciation of current issues and skills in Environmental Management. The course examines environmental policies, strategies and management systems, with a major focus on the recognition and development of Sustainable Environmental Management in both urban and non-urban environments. Students may also undertake some study of specific environmental problems, research methods, Geographical Information systems, and environmental economics, philosophy or politics. The course is international in scope, but case study material will draw especially on the experience of Australia and other countries within the Asia-Pacific region. Learning outcomes Students who complete The Master of Environmental Management will be able to: demonstrate an advanced understanding and appreciation of current issues in Environmental Management identify and understand the main theories, issues and complexities shaping the environment in which contemporary policymakers work demonstrate and apply an advanced understanding of Sustainable Development practices in both urban and non-urban environments demonstrate and apply a sound understanding of the challenge of Environmental Management and associated Environmental Management tools demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods and complete a research project.