Introduction to Environmental Cost-Benefit Analysis

Boost your sustainability career as you gain the practical skills to conduct an environmental cost-benefit analysis with this online course from Deakin University.

Duration

2 weeks

Weekly study

3 hours

100% online

How it works

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Accreditation

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Established

1974

Location

Melbourne, Australia

World ranking

Source: QS World University Rankings 2021

Discover tools to reduce your company’s carbon footprint with Deakin University

Reducing your organisation’s carbon footprint can provide many benefits beyond helping the environment. You can save on operating costs, improve your reputation, and prepare for potential carbon regulations in the future.

However, it can be difficult to know where to start and how to make your carbon reduction decisions align with business goals.

This two-week course will arm you with the skills to be able to choose and implement strategies for carbon reduction in your organisation.

What’s more, you’ll gain expertise in environmental cost-benefit analysis to translate climate action into real value for your company.

Gain skills for strategic decision-making

You’ll start by exploring practical issues in environmental benefits and costs.

This will help you learn how to evaluate options through an environmental lens to make strategic yet sustainable decisions.

Understand cost-benefit analysis and environmental economics

To help you conduct a thorough environmental cost-benefit analysis, you’ll gain an understanding of environmental economic concepts such as property rights and market failures.

With this knowledge, you’ll stand out in your practical abilities to drive positive climate impact through data-driven decisions.

Learn the importance of ESG reporting

Finally, you’ll learn how to leverage Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks to strengthen your organisation’s sustainability.

Guided by industry experts, you’ll develop career-advancing skills to become a sustainability leader in your organisation.

After completing the course, further your knowledge and earn university credits with our ‘Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis’ microcredential.

  • Week 1

    Decision-making and the environment

    • Let's get started

      Meet your teaching team and other learners, and find key information about this course, including useful tips and links to help you get the most out of your learning.

    • Introductory concepts

      Scarcity and opportunity cost, static efficiency and economic surplus, and competitive markets and equilibrium.

  • Week 2

    Property rights and the environment

    • Market failures associated with property rights

      Property rights and market failures, and externality, inequity and unsustainability.

    • Course wrap

      Reflect on the key ideas presented throughout this course.

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