Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management

Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management

OP7213

Closed to new enrolments

   

Qualification Update

New learners

OP7213 Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management is closed to new learners.

For information on available programmes, go to: https://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/qualifications-and-courses/ 

Update for re-enrolling learners

Learners who were already enrolled in OP7213 Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management up to, and including, August 2025, can continue to re-enrol and complete their qualification.

Completing your programme 

Please note, to be awarded this qualification, you must complete all courses for the programme within 4 years of your first enrolment. If you need more time due to exceptional circumstances, please contact us.

See the table below for the last dates we will offer environment courses in your programme.

Course availability 2026 2027 2028 2029
Elective section 1: Select one course  
72292 Resource Management Act and Local Government Act (20 credits) Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
72293 Conservation and Natural Resources Law (20 credits)  June June

 June June 
72294 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting (20 credits) June June June June
72296 Environmental Impact Assessment (20 credits) February February February February
73213 Research Methods and Interpretation (20 credits) February & June & October February & June & October February & June & October February & June & October
Elective section 2: Select two courses  
72392 Environmental Management Systems and Strategies (20 credits) October October October October
72395 Environment and the Economy (20 credits) February & June February & June February & June February & June
72396 Environmental Perspectives and the Media (20 credits) June June June June

Check the Study plan PDF to see the suggested order to study your courses. How long it will take you to complete the qualification will depend on whether you study one, two or three courses each trimester. 


Qualification Structure

You need to complete three courses to achieve this qualification. If this is your first time enrolling with us, we recommend you begin your studies with one course.


Cost

Costs may be subject to change.

When you select a course to enrol in and choose your start date you will be given the correct amount.

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Elective Section 1: Select ONE Course
Resource Management Act and Local Government Act 72292 6 20
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Conservation and Natural Resources Law 72293 6 20
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Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 72294 6 20
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Environmental Impact Assessment 72296 6 20
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Research Methods and Interpretation 73213 6 20
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Environmental Management Systems and Strategies 72392 7 20
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Environment and the Economy 72395 7 20
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