A graduate in this double major will be able to apply Information Systems and Technology skills in conjunction with environmental knowledge and skills to collect and analyse geographical information, develop organisational plans and manage resources effectively.

Unless stated, environment courses are worth 20 credits.

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Programme structure

Four Core Courses (80 credits):

Level 5

72140 Business Communication
72142 Information Access
72160 Statistical Analysis

Level 6

73213 Research Methods and Interpretation

Ten Compulsory Information Systems & Technology Major Courses (200 credits):

Level 5

71130 Business Management
71150 Information Systems

Level 6

71251 Advanced Information Systems
71252 Systems Analysis
71253 Systems Design & Development
71255 Principles of Information Management

Level 7

71351 Database Management Systems
71352 Information Systems & Technology Management
71353 Project Management
71354 Data Communications & Computer Networks

Environment Major Courses (80 credits) (with at least 60 credits at level 7):

Level 5

72194 Sustainable Development and New Zealand OR
72196 Introduction to New Zealand Ecology

Level 7

72392 Environmental Management Systems and Strategies
72395 Environment and the Economy
72396 Environmental Perspectives and the Media
72397 Envrionmental Studies Research Paper (40 credits)

Plus two of (40 credits):

Level 6

72291 Coastal and Marine Management
72292 Resource Management Act and Local Government Act
72293 Conservation and Natural Resources Law
72294 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting
72296 Environmental Impact Assessment   

Course availability

See the Course availability page

Entry requirements

See the Bachelor of Applied Science page

Level of study

Hours of study

We suggest you begin your studies at Level 5 and work your way up to the next levels. You may gain a maximum of 160 credits at Level 5 and a minimum of 80 credits at Level 7.

If you want to complete your degree in three years you will need to gain 120 credits a year. However, if you are working and studying part-time, we suggest you begin with one course. A 20 credit course will take about 180-200 hours of study over 17 weeks, and a 60 credit course will take about 500-600 hours over 40 weeks.

Fees

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What do I do now?

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