Master of Natural Resource Governance
Why study the Master of Natural Resource Governance at UNE?
This course is no longer offered from 2019
The Masters program focuses on developing future leaders and managers of eco-service markets, such as carbon and water trading, and environmental sustainability issues, such as climate change.
Students have the opportunity to pursue interests in four aspects of natural resource governance: (a) the biophysical sciences; (b) relevant aspects of behavioural change including education and communication; (c) business including economics, accounting and strategy; and (d) law and institutional arrangements.
Completing this course will give natural resource managers increased interdisciplinary knowledge for meeting their legal and policy obligations. The coursework will enable existing natural resource managers to upgrade skills in this emerging and cross-disciplinary field, or facilitate a career change for those with discipline-based qualifications (e.g. teachers, lawyers, accountants).
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities include positions in a wide range of public and private sector organisations, including roles as policy advisers, planning and research officers for state/federal government, government planning and environment departments, environmental protection agencies, cultural and natural heritage management, environmental conservation, land and water management, natural resource management, community development, commercial industry, environmental consultancies, mining, research careers with CSIRO, universities and industries.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1.5 Years Full-time
Up to 6 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)
Full Fee
International
2018 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Online
Trimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Online
Trimester 2, On Campus
Official Abbreviation | MNatResGov | |||||||||||||||
Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
CRICOS Code | 064591J | |||||||||||||||
Commencing |
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Course Duration |
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Fees | CSP (quotas apply) / Full Fee / International | |||||||||||||||
Total Credit Points | 72 | |||||||||||||||
Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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Entry Requirements | A candidate shall hold: (a) an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification; or (b) an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours qualification. |
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Advanced Standing | Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing. Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements. The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising: (a) 24 credit points for units completed at UNE and not more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level; or (b) 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification. |
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Academic Colours | Reseda (BCC 77) |
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Further Information |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall hold:
(a) an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification; or
(b) an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours qualification.
Advanced Standing
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing.
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements. The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising:
(a) 24 credit points for units completed at UNE and not more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level; or
(b) 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to six years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points with at least 42 credit points at 500-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure | Credit Points |
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Core Units | 36 cps |
Listed Units | 36 cps |
Total | 72 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Natural Resource Governance.
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the Academic Assessment Appeals Policy and the Academic Assessment Appeals Procedures.
Course Progression
Candidates are referred to the Course Progression Rule and the Course Progression Procedures.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Academic Misconduct Rule and the Student Coursework Academic Misconduct Procedures.
Course Aims |
The Master of Natural Resource Governance is designed to provide natural resource managers with the foundation skills required to meet the legal and policy obligations arising within the course of their duties. It provides natural resource managers with a sophisticated understanding of the legal, institutional and strategic aspects of natural resources policy and management, providing the skills needed for leading corporate, community and public sector sustainability initiatives. In addition to this, it facilitates specialisation in a range of sustainability related discipline areas, including policy, economics, agricultural and natural resource management, ethics and environmental advocacy through a range of elective units which complement the core unit offerings grounded in law and policy. |
Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a DisciplineGraduates will demonstrate a command of a diverse and emerging multi-disciplinary field where a broad range of electives are available to allow specialised career development. Natural resource governance is an area of study which intertwines human and environment, arts and science. It brings together a range of disciplinary areas to enable a more holistic understanding and appreciation of sustainability. Graduates will therefore have acquired a strong multi-disciplinary based and holistic understanding of natural resource governance, in its environmental, social and personal forms, both in Australia and globally. Through undertaking the activities taught, practised and assessed throughout the course graduates will have developed a deep understanding of the relationships between humans and the environment, between humans and social institutions and between social institutions and the environment and how these relationships are negotiated. Whilst the dominant focus of the core units is on natural resource governance within the Australian legal system, students will be provided where apposite with information about relevant law in other parts of the world in order to encourage a critical perspective, including international instruments such as treaties and covenants, and other environmental standards. Students are provided with references to comparative material, which may include social, political and economic perspectives. Communication SkillsCommunication skills will be practised and assessed in all assessment tasks. In particular, students will develop skills in legal argument and multi-disciplinary writing. These skills will benefit students' ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders in legal and non-legal contexts in relation to issues of natural resource governance. Problem SolvingThis graduate attribute is taught, practised and assessed during the course, particularly in the core units where problem based learning and case study vignettes form the basis of several assessment tasks, as well as online discussion topics. Students will be assessed, particularly in the core units, on their ability to conceptualise problems and develop solutions appropriate to the contextual environment of the issue. Information LiteracyStudents will use complex multidisciplinary databases to obtain relevant information about legal cases, statutes and other secondary sources which will require a high level of information literacy. This information literacy will be assessed in assessment tasks, including the ability of students to find information effectively and efficiently, and critically evaluate information appropriate to their purpose. Students will also be required to organise and present information using technology. Ethical Conduct and Social ResponsibilityStudents will be encouraged to reflect critically on the role of the law in natural resource governance and will be equipped with multidisciplinary skills to understand and overcome complex social and environmental problems in order to achieve a sustainable future. Lifelong LearningThe dynamic nature of law is such that students must be aware of current legislation and case law decisions. Law units teach this process by considering the development of legal doctrine through the case law and statutes that change that doctrine, as well as policy underpinning such changes. Gaining an appreciation of this process will enable students to keep abreast of changing legal and policy obligations over time. Insight into legal problems solving methodologies will also provide transferable skills to other work environments. Independence and CollaborationStudents will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and network with their peers, particularly in some assessment tasks in the core units LLM528 and LLM530 which encourage group discussion of ideas emerging from peer responses. |
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