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Course and Unit Catalogue 2009

Armidale, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

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Graduate Certificate in Resource Governance

Official Abbreviation	GradCertResGov
Course Type	Postgraduate
Offering	Not offered in 2009
Course Duration	2 Years Part-time
Fees	Full Fee
Total Credit Points	24
Overview	This Graduate Certificate is designed for Managers of Catchment Management Authorities, and those involved in natural resource management. It is also of value to those with a broader interest in issues of human behaviour and social change, or those with a background in law who wish to broaden their skills. The Course examines: Natural resource management; Commercial management theories; and Policy and strategy formation. Graduates will learn how to combine regulations, market intervention, and incentives to achieve effective behavioural change.
Intensive Schools	Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements	A candidate for the Graduate Certificate in Resource Governance shall have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree, or qualification of equivalent standing, accepted by the Faculty as sufficient qualification for admission to the course, or shall provide other evidence to show to the satisfaction of the Faculty that he or she is adequately prepared for candidature.
Course Rules	1.Admission to Candidature 1.1.This course is available on a full-fee paying basis only. 1.2 An applicant for admission to candidature shall apply to the Student Centre on the prescribed form, by the prescribed date. 1.3.An applicant for admission to candidature shall have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree, or qualification of equivalent standing, accepted by the school on the advice of the Head of School of Law or nominee as sufficient qualification for admission to the course, or shall provide other evidence to show to the satisfaction of the school that he or she is adequately prepared for candidature. 2.Requirements for the Graduate Certificate Except as provided in Rule 3. a candidate shall successfully complete the requirements for LLM 627, 628, 629, 630. 3.Advanced Standing At the discretion of the course coordinator, on the recommendation of the Head of School of Law or nominee, a candidate may be granted advanced standing for course work units passed prior to admission to candidature, provided that such units have reasonable correspondence with units offered by the school for the Graduate Certificate in Resource Governance. The maximum advanced standing that may be granted for units passed at another university or institution shall be 12 credit points. 4.Award of the Certificate A successful candidate shall be awarded the Certificate at the level of Pass. 5. Improper Conduct Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct. To view Program of Study click here
Career Opportunities	The award is of particular value to natural resource managers involved in catchment management or NRM agencies. It is also relevant to lawyers and policy students who wish to add strategic decision-making skills to their repertoire.
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