Postgraduate program for the resources sector at UQ

The University of Queensland’s (UQ) Sustainable Minerals Institute has launched the Responsible Resource Development program - a postgraduate program to help meet the changing professional training and development needs of the extractive resources sector.

According to Sustainable Minerals Institute Deputy Director Professor David Brereton, the program will provide graduates with an “in-depth understanding of sustainability and its role in the extractives industry”. This comes at a time when “the mining industry faces the critical challenge of continuing to improve its sustainability performance while operating under significant financial constraints”, he added.

Professor Brereton said the program is suitable for both industry professionals seeking to broaden their knowledge base and graduates planning on exploring future career opportunities within the sector. To be offered at graduate certificate, diploma and masters levels, it will be built around common core courses with the opportunity to specialise in one of three topic areas: environment, health and safety and community relations.

“We aim to facilitate the development of higher-order skill sets in problem solving, effective communication, project management and teamwork, in addition to content specialisation for a more holistic approach to future career development,” Professor Brereton said.

“Through the Sustainable Mineral Institute’s community, students will have access to Australian and global industry experts through courses delivered in flexible and intensive modes, providing face time with lecturers through online webinars and periodic campus workshops.”

For more information on the program, click here.

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