Innovation for Sustainability - S4006

Innovation for Sustainability

Graduate certificate

Create innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex sustainability problems.

The Graduate Certificate of Innovation for Sustainability will teach you the knowledge, tools and frameworks to implement innovative responses to our most pressing sustainability challenges.

The units respectively deal with innovation and change on the individual, organisational and systems level, within the context of sustainability.

Who is this course suited to?

This course is designed for students from a diverse range of sectors, ranging from business to the public sector and not-for profit, including practitioners in sustainability who are interested in creating innovative solutions

How will the course help advance your career?

  • Network with a multicultural, multidisciplinary cohort
  • Broaden your knowledge of sustainability challenges
  • Analyse complex challenges through a behavioural lens and systems thinking
  • Design practical solutions by integrating creative thinking and evidence based approaches
  • Learn how to build support for change initiatives
  • Sharpen your communication and collaboration skills

At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • Multi-modal at Clayton: Part time
Duration
1 year (part time)
Start date
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)
Qualification
Graduate Certificate of Innovation for Sustainability
Course Handbook

Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

Qualifications

An Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Apply directly to Monash using course code S4006.

Apply

Semester two (July)

Apply directly to Monash using course code S4006.

Apply

Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

Full fee

The total fees for 2026 for this 24 credit point (6 month full-time or 12 month part-time) course are:

A$23,200

The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2026 would be A$46,400.

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Other costs and fees

For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.