PGDiP Sci in Environmental Management

Environmental Management is offered at a postgraduate level to enable students with strong disciplinary skills to gain the understanding and critical thinking skills required to become environmental stewards, policy makers and managers. Consequently, our programmes emphasise the application of your existing knowledge to environmental problem solving.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Environmental Management has witnessed considerable growth since its inception, doubtless because of its close connections with cognate programmes and readily combinable courses in Environmental Science, Geography and other teaching subjects at The University of Auckland.

Course work as part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Environmental Management) includes consideration of applied ecology, systems approaches, sustainable development, social and cultural drivers, economics, participatory processes, policy and governance. In addition, you may take courses from a range of associated disciplines including Environmental Science, Geography, Planning, Law, Biology, Politics, Community Health and Development Studies.

Environmental Management Postgraduate Adviser
Doctor JC Gaillard
Room 560, Building 201
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 89679
Email: jc.gaillard@auckland.ac.nz

We welcome students from diverse backgrounds to study Environmental Management. The entry requirement for the PGDipSci in Environmental Management is an approved BA, BCom, BE, BSc, BPlan, LLB or equivalent degree. To be considered eligible for entry to the PGDipSci (Environmental Management) students must have at least C+ average in their best five courses at Stage III.

Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Environmental Management can normally be completed in one year and is made up of eight courses, as specified below.

• One Core Research Preparation Course
  ENVSCI 701: Research Practice in Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences
• At least four core courses from the following:
  • ENVMGT 741: Social Change for Sustainability
  • ENVMGT 742: Ecosystem Complexity and Adaptive Management
  • ENVMGT 743: Environmental Policy
  • ENVMGT 744: Resource Management
  • ENVMGT 746: Collaborative Environmental Management
  • ENVMGT 747: Current Issues in Sustainability
• Up to THREE courses from 700 level courses as approved by the Programme Adviser.

The following courses have been preapproved as appropriate choices for the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Environmental Management. In some circumstances other elective courses may be negotiated with the Programme Coordinator in accordance with your vocational or research interests.

Environmental Science

• ENVSCI 711: Assessing Environmental Effects
• ENVSCI 733: Biodiversity Management and Conservation
• ENVSCI 737: Applied Terrestrial Ecology
• ENVSCI 738: Water and Society

Geography

• GEOG 715: Development and New Regional Geographies
• GEOG 738: Future Food and Biological Economy
• GEOG 748: Fragile Coasts, Vulnerable Communities
• GEOG 749: Climate and Society
• GEOG 773: Visulation and Cartography

Geology

• GEOLOGY 705 Geohazards

Bioscience

Contact Judy OBrien for details and permission to enrol in courses

Judy OBrien
Email: j.obrien@auckland.ac.nz

• BIOSCI 724: Marine Ecology
  Current topics in marine ecology at the population, community, and ecosystem level. One focus is on ecology and evolution in a life-history context, including topics on fertilisation and larval development. Examples of other topics covered include the roles of keystone species, positive interactions, and spatial subsidies in marine ecosystems.
  Note: A sound understanding of BIOSCI 333 or equivalent is assumed.
  Semester: S1 C
  Points: 15 points
  Coordinator: Dr Mary Sewell
  Restriction: BIOSCI 710 (class limit 24)
• BIOSCI 727: Aquaculture
  Current assessment of the national and global status of aquaculture, including consideration of future potential and prospects. Examples of invertebrate and fish aquaculture, and a review of general environmental and biological problems and the role of scientific knowledge in aquaculture management. Coverage of factors includes analysis of significant New Zealand aquaculture industries, the role of hatchery technology, stock improvement via genetic programmes and issues surrounding the productivity, quality and welfare of fish.
  Note: A sound understanding of BIOSCI 328 or equivalent is assumed.
  Semester: S2 C
  Points: 15 points
  Coordinator: Assoc Prof Andrew Jeffs (South Pacific Centre for Marine Science)
  Restriction: BIOSCI 712, BIOSCI 726
• BIOSCI 730: Entomology and Biosecurity
  More than half of all described species are insects, and there are many times more species awaiting discovery and description. Insects at every trophic level above plants dominate terrestrial and freshwater food chains. This course will examine the evolution of insects, the importance of their role in terrestrial ecosystems, and the problems posed by insects as biosecurity invaders in non-native environments.
  Note: This course assumes a prior knowledge of entomology at Stage 3. Students are strongly recommended to have completed BIOSCI 320 or equivalent before enrolling in BIOSCI 730.
  Semester: S2 C
  Points: 15 points
  Coordinator: Dr Jacqueline Beggs
  Restriction: BIOSCI 708

Development Studies

Contact Yvonne Underhill-Sem for details and and permission to enrol in courses.

Yvonne Underhill-Sem
Email: y.underhill-sem@auckland.ac.nz

• DEVELOP 709 Early Theories of Development
• DEVELOP 710 Contemporary Theories of Development

Environmental Law

Some courses from the Law programme may be appropriate for those completing the PGDipSci in Environmental Management. As an entry requirement, the Law Faculty requires students to have achieved at least a B average in their undergraduate degree. Entry to the following courses is dependent on prior permission from the Associate Dean of Postgraduate Programmes and enquiries can be directed to Postgraduate Student Advisor. Please note priority for enrolment is given to LLM, PGCertLaw and MLS students.  Contact the Law Postgraduate Adviser for details and and permission to enrol in courses:

Law Postgraduate Adviser
Email: postgradlaw@auckland.ac.nz

Please note that all these Law courses are 30 point courses.

Courses offered in semester 1:

• LAWENVIR 721 ST: Ocean Governance Law

Courses offered in semester 2:

• LAWENVIR 723: Climate Change Law
• LAWENVIR 735 ST: Comparative Water Law

Planning

Contact the Postgraduate Coordinator Stephen Knight-Lenihan for details and permission to enrol in courses:

Stephen Knight-Lenihan
Email: s.knight-lenihan@auckland.ac.nz

• URBPLAN 701 (15 Points): Urban Planning Contexts
  An introduction to the city, urban planning and sustainability. Professional roles, practices and values. An introduction to and application of critical quantitative and qualitative research skills and methods for urban planning.
• URBPLAN 703 (15 Points): Urban Planning and the Environment
  A fundamental understanding of ecological issues and their implications for urban planning.

Population Health

Contact the Postgraduate Coordinator Sarah Turbott for details and permission to enrol in the course:

Sarah Turbott
Email: s.turbott@auckland.ac.nz

• POPLHLTH 725: Environmental Health
  This course provides an introduction to the relationships between the physical environment, health and environmental sustainability. The links between industrial and agricultural development, urbanisation, environmental change and public health at local, national and global levels are discussed. The role of policy, legislation and public health action in improving sustainability and health are introduced. Traditional and newer approaches to human and ecosystem wellbeing are contrasted, and global environmental health issues are emphasised.
  Semester: S1 T
  Points: 15 points
  Coordinator: Alex Macmillan
  Time: This course is held at Tāmaki Campus from 9am-5pm on Thursdays 9am-5pm March 1, March 22, May 3, May 24.

Psychology

Contact Niki Harre for details and permission to enrol in the course:

Niki Harre
Email: n.harre@auckland.ac.nz

The course limit is 18 places and if the number of applicants exceed this, students will be selected based on their incoming G.P.A. Students studying within any graduate programme at the university are welcome to apply, half the places will be reserved for psychology students.

Other relevant courses that may be taken

(subject to approval of the Programme Adviser in Environmental Management)

• ENVSCI 704: Modelling of Environmental and Social Systems
• ENVSCI 713: Air Quality and Atmospheric Processes
• ENVSCI 714: Water Quality Science
• ENVSCI 716: Aquatic Ecological Assessment
• ENVSCI 734: Landscape and Restoration Ecology
• ENVSCI 737: Applied Terrestrial Ecology

You should discuss your options for elective courses with the Environmental Management Postgraduate Adviser as early as possible. Consider the scheduling of classes when choosing your electives.

Following acceptance into the programme, you must enrol online in all core and elective courses via Student Services Online, but for courses outside of the School of Environment there may be additional enrolment requirements, including permission from relevant course coordinators or postgraduate advisers.

For School of Environment courses there are no additional steps beyond online enrolment in Student Services Online but, if you are concerned that you lack the specialised background which is required for particular courses, discuss that first with their coordinators.

For courses outside of the School of Environment, you will need to obtain permission from the relevant postgraduate adviser for the subject associated with those courses before enrolling online in them. Once you have gained permission you need to email (from your University of Auckland email account) the Environmental Management Postgraduate Adviser with your name, ID number, and indicate you wish to be enrolled in the chosen course. You need to outline any communication that you have had with the course coordinator or relevant adviser.

Students who wish to continue their academic and professional training may, once they have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Environmental Management apply for the MSc in Environmental Management programme. In order to gain entry to the MSc, an average grade of "B-" must have been attained in the PGDipSci. Please consult the programme adviser in this regard. To find out more about the MSc please visit the MSc and MA.