University of Tasmania
Minimum 0.5 years, up to a maximum of 2 years
Master climate accounting and carbon reporting to meet emerging regulatory requirements and drive sustainable business practices. This course equips you with hands-on skills in climate data analysis, reporting frameworks, and stakeholder communication for roles in the rapidly growing climate accounting field.
Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education must have completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or equivalent. Applicants with higher education study must have partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher, with at least one unit completed at 100 level or above. VET/TAFE applicants must have completed Certificate III or higher. Applicants without formal qualifications can apply based on relevant work or life experience through a personal competency statement.
The course comprises four core units totalling 50 credit points: BFA110 Introduction to Carbon Accounting covers the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and carbon accounting methods; BFA111 Climate Reporting Frameworks and Policy explores global climate policy and reporting framework selection; BFA112 Preparing Carbon Accounts provides hands-on experience in carbon accounting practices; and KGA104 Introduction to the Science of Climate Change examines human-induced climate change and its impacts.
The University of Tasmania delivers this course through engagement with thought leaders and practitioners working in climate and carbon reporting via regular guest lectures, real-world case studies, and bespoke video recordings. The university provides hands-on education filled with adventure, and offers flexible online delivery with multiple entry points and pathways for diverse applicants. Students can articulate into the Bachelor of Business with advanced standing for up to 50 credit points.
The Australian Government has identified climate skills as one of five megatrends in workforce needs. Graduates with climate accounting expertise will be in high demand across accounting firms, business consultation and advisory services, and larger businesses and organisations in Australia and globally. The course prepares you for roles in climate accounting, carbon accounting, sustainability management, climate advisory, and ESG advisory positions as organisations increasingly prioritise climate reporting and sustainable business practices.
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