Responsible Resource Development

Sustainable development is vital to the mining sector, but also presents a raft of practical challenges. This program will teach you how to manage different social, environmental, safety and risk considerations, so you can achieve the best possible outcomes.The Graduate Diploma in Responsible Resource Development is designed both for current industry professionals who want to improve or update their knowledge and for new graduates who want to diversify their career options.Complete compulsory courses about sustainable development. You'll study the history and theory of sustainability, how it's being addressed by industry at local, national and international levels, the use of relevant tools, and more.Choose one specialised field of study from three different options. Fields are intended to deepen your knowledge of the role of sustainability in the extractives industry and will advance your skills in areas such as teamwork, leadership, and management.Benefit from a flexible program. Courses are delivered in online or intensive modes, which will provide you with face-to-face time with lecturers through online webinars. Some courses may have workshop requirements – contact the Faculty for details.The Graduate Diploma in Responsible Resource Development teaches a comprehensive range of knowledge about the role of sustainability in the extractives industry and will advance your skills in problem-solving, communication, project management, and more.FAST FACTSGlobal standingThe Faculty of Engineering was ranked 60th in the world by subject in the 2017 QS World University Rankings. Courses in this program are taught in conjunction with the Sustainable Minerals Institute, which is the world's leading research centre dedicated to sustainability in the resources sector.WHY STUDYPursue further studyOn completion, you can choose to progress to the Master of Responsible Resource Development . Because courses are all taken from...