Skip to main content
Start of main content.

SDEM71-123: Environmental Impact Assessment of Projects

Description

Environmental impact assessment is integral to a majority of projects, necessitating ongoing monitoring for compliance with approval conditions. As a multidisciplinary field, it calls upon diverse skills to contribute to broader government and societal objectives, serving as a key tool for advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The demand for proficient practitioners in environmental impact assessment is high across public and private sectors. This subject cultivates essential skills for the profession, with emphasis on real-world scenarios like renewable energy, port developments, large property developments, public infrastructure (e.g., road and rail), and resource utilization. It equips you to navigate contemporary challenges and excel as an environmental impact assessment professional.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: SDEM71-123
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Business, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship
  • Construction, Property, and Planning
  • Project Management and Innovation

Learning outcomes

  1. Display an advanced level of comprehension of the environmental impact assessment process and its application across diverse projects.
  2. Convey an in-depth understanding of the environmental impact assessment process and its associated outcomes within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in conducting various aspects of an environmental impact assessment and integrating these skills into a key deliverable.
  4. Display comprehensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary applications of environmental impact assessment across various sectors of the economy through case study analysis.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Restrictions:

Nil