Master of Sustainable Development

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• Objectives
  This program is designed for architects, urban planners, developers and government authorities who are challenged to create communities that will provide long-term quality of life for future generations. With this flexible program, candidates tailor the degree to suit their specific area of interest by selecting one of the following specialist streams: Project Management This stream applies across the broad spectrum of industry disciplines, developing a comprehensive suite of skills required to lead and manage projects, programs and portfolios. It integrates strategy, systems thinking and capability management with the nine elements of project management: cost, time, quality, scope, risk, communication, human resource, procurement and integration. Development Management This stream offers a more property-focused approach, examining urban development and the role it plays in market economies within the context of government regulations and approval requirements. Study areas cover the principles of sustainable development, risk analysis and management, marketing issues and planning processes. Asset & Facility Management This stream presents a holistic approach to the development and on-going management of property assets in the economic, business and social environment. It encompasses legal, governmental, physical and people issues, ranging from real estate practices and sustainable development building codes through to technical building services and stakeholder involvement.
• Entry requirements
  Admission to this program requires the successful completion of any undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution; OR Qualifications and/or extensive, relevant professional experience deemed equivalent to the above by the Dean, Faculty of Business, Technology and Sustainable Development.
• Academic title
  Master of Sustainable Development
• Course description
  Attendance
  Intensive Mode Delivery
  This program will be delivered via a combination of concentrated sessions and assignments.
  
  The sessions will be presented in 2 x 3-day blocks of lectures, tutorials and workshops (per subject) in Sydney. In line with Bond’s fast-tracked program 3 semesters are scheduled each year as follows:
  Semester 1: January to April
  Semester 2*: May to August
  Semester 3*: September to December
  
  *Students starting in May or September may need more than 6 semesters to complete the program.
  
  All candidates must complete the following 4 units:
  
      * Principles of Project Management
      * Project Finance, Investment & Economics
      * Business & Contract Law
      * Organisational Behaviour & Change Management
  
  Plus 6 units and 1 project (equivalent to 2 units) in
  their chosen stream as follows:
  
  Project Management
  
      * Construction Management
      * Project Portfolio and Program Management
      * Uncertainty, Risk & Change
      * Project Performance and Assessment
      * Project Planning
      * Design & Value Management
      * Project
  
  Development Management
  
      * Development Management, Analysis & Valuation
      * Sustainable Development
      * Development Management & Analysis
      * Marketing & Market Research
      * Planning Process
      * Current Issues in Development Management
      * Project
  
  Asset & Facility Management
  
      * Development Management, Analysis & Valuation
      * Asset & Facilities Management
      * Sustainable Applications in Built Asset Utilities (Building Services Engineering)
      * Service Delivery, Marketing & Managing Built Assets
      * Elective 1
      * Elective 2
      * Project
  
  

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