James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT

(See also Environmental Science)

Coordinated by the School of Tropical Environment Studies and Geography (TESAG), the Graduate Diploma of Science and Master of Applied Science in Protected Area Management provides specialist training in the background, principles and practice of protected area management with a particular emphasis on tropical environments. The wide range of electives allows students to specialise in the management of marine or terrestrial environments.

Within the broad framework of the Award Requirements, each student’s program, including weighting of coursework and research, can be tailored to the individual candidate’s background and requirements.

Research degrees in protected area management may be undertaken as a Doctor of Philosophy or a Master of Science program in environmental studies.

Further details of opportunities for coursework degrees can be obtained by contacting the Course Coordinator in TESAG and all students should consult the Course Coordinator when arranging their subject enrolment.