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Sustainable Energy Management (BSc)

Course Code: B1190

Sustainable Energy Management is an important multidisciplinary area devoted to finding new methods of sustainable energy production and improving the efficiency of existing systems. It addresses issues such as the social and environmental aspects of energy use, as well as the economic, policy and technical aspects of conventional and sustainable energy generation and use. The Sustainable Energy Management major will prepare students for a career in this challenging and rapidly expanding field. Graduates can be expected to use their skills in areas such as sustainable energy systems design and planning, energy policy, energy economics, energy management and efficiency, the environmental and social impact of energy systems and their use, as well as sustainable energy research.

The major consists of units in the core areas of conventional and renewable energy. Students then have the flexibility to gain more knowledge, or develop an area of specialisation, in a particular area of interest by completing a minor or double major/double degree. Some of the associated areas with promising employment prospects include science (physics or chemistry), renewable energy engineering, economics, environmental science, policy analysis (sustainable development), computer science, information technology, and commerce (management and marketing).

Level:	Bachelor
Qualification:	Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sustainable Energy Management
Duration:	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Availability:	International Online ['INT-ONLINE'] (external) (International offshore students only) Murdoch campus (internal) Murdoch campus (external)
Employment Prospects:	The recent rapid expansion in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries has led to a global shortage of trained staff, and employment opportunities in this area are expected to continue to grow rapidly. Graduates can expect to gain employment in power generation, renewable energy manufacturing and installation companies, international aid organisations, Government departments, energy efficiency and environmental consultancies, university and private industry research organisations.
Special Requirements:	This major (including Honours) is available to external students who wish to study off-campus. Using printed and Internet facilities, students may complete this degree without needing to attend the campus. Assistance is provided by tutors, who will correspond by telephone, letter or the Internet. Students wishing to study externally or online without coming to the campus will be more restricted in the elective units they can complete.

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