308916 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Geographic Information Science), Bachelor of Commerce (Property)

BSc(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 052802B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This double degree provides students with an integrated education in both Geographic Information Science (GIScience) and commerce. Provides dual qualifications in these areas and develops graduates with unique opportunities to obtain employment in a variety of consultancy, infrastructure project development, property and asset management areas. Geographic Information Science is a fast growing area of applied computing and is a vital tool for spatial data management and decision making on large and small projects alike. The Bachelor of Commerce places an emphasis on decision making, trends in technology and associated work patterns, other aspects of management in a highly competitive business arena, and provides a high level of understanding of issues inproperty and property management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

One TEE Mathematics subject.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and Q. STAT applicants will be required to meet entry prerequisites by completing enabling units. This study may extend the duration of the course.

Note

Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is four years' full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

The Geographic Information Science course consists of core studies which provide a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the structure, development, application, implementation and management of geographic information systems. Throughout the course classroom studies are supplemented by laboratory sessions involving practical experience with a wide range of high technology computing and data collection equipment, such as GPS receivers, available at Curtin. Flexible learning approaches are a feature of the GIScience degree with extensive use of online learning and several units available via distance education over the Internet. Curtin's undergraduate commerce programs are designed to provide professional expertise in the major area of study, as well as a range of other skills that are highly valued in the commercial world. Besides theoretical concepts, the program also emphasises the application of knowledge to commerce and industry.

Professional Recognition

Graduates may obtain membership to the Spatial Sciences Institute.

Career Opportunities

Career prospects are available for GIScience graduates in many areas of government, industry and research, including mining and exploration, planning and urban development, environmental management and research, land and property information systems, asset management and utilisation, consultancy and systems development. With the increasing use and reliance on geographic information across the range of industry and government sectors, career pathways and employment opportunities are excellent both within Australia and internationally. A commerce degree is highly relevant to the requirements of today's business world, with the emphasis on decision making, trends in technology and associated work patterns, and other aspects of management in today's highly competitive business arena. In recent years, graduates with a Curtin commerce degree have had no difficulty finding employment. Many are in senior management positions in Australia and internationally. The double degree enables graduates to combine both areas of expertise to great effect or to pursue a specific field of interest. The combination of GIScience and Property provides synergistic advantages for career development.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Further Information

For further information about the program, contact the Department of Spatial Sciences on telephone (08) 9266 7566 or email: spatial@curtin.edu.au or visit our website: www.spatial.curtin.edu.au. See also Geographic Information Science and Commerce, Cartography, Surveying, Geographic Information Science/Social Science(double degree), and Geographic Information Science/Applied Geology (double degree).

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10830	v.5	Business Information Systems 100	3.0	25.0
11011	v.4	Business Law 100	3.0	25.0
305639	v.1	Mathematics 135	4.0	25.0
8920	v.5	Cartographic Statistics 181	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10828	v.3	Income Property Analysis 102	3.0	25.0
1234	v.4	Economics 100	3.0	25.0
311054	v.1	Mathematics 146	5.0	25.0
4536	v.5	Geographic Information Systems 181	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
13322	v.3	Property Economics 102	3.0	25.0
302318	v.1	Spatial Computations 181	5.0	25.0
311816	v.1	Applied Contract Law 200	3.0	25.0
7073	v.7	Thematic Cartography 281	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
10848	v.2	Management 100	3.0	25.0
10987	v.5	Accounting 100	3.0	25.0
12449	v.3	Geographic Data Analysis 182	5.0	25.0
310083	v.3	Geographic Information Systems Programming 182	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
10853	v.3	Property Management 330	3.0	25.0
10858	v.3	Real Estate Market Analysis 210	3.0	25.0
11711	v.4	Spatial Analysis 281	5.0	25.0
310045	v.2	Web Mapping 281	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
11020	v.3	Law (Real Property) 283	3.0	25.0
11023	v.3	Real Estate Finance 205	3.0	25.0
12037	v.4	Spatial Database Systems 282	5.0	25.0
302527	v.1	Spatial Modelling 382	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
10722	v.4	Geographic Information Systems Management 381	5.0	25.0
10850	v.4	Marketing 100	3.0	25.0
311370	v.1	Spatial Sciences Project 494	5.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
10422	v.3	Photogrammetric Mapping 282	5.0	25.0
10721	v.4	Spatial Data Handling 382	5.0	25.0
10857	v.3	Real Estate Development 310	3.0	25.0
11037	v.3	Real Estate Business 305	3.0	25.0
				100.0

*		Choose one business elective in Year 4 Semester One
NB		This course is not available to international students.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.