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

Introduction

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, and 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 program places an emphasis on decision making, trends in technology and associated work patterns and other aspects of management in a highly competitive business arena, and provides a high level of understanding of issues in property and property management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Applicable Mathematics. Alternative mathematics units are available for applicants who have completed Discrete Mathematics. STAT elements considered are E and Q.

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 majorarea 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

The bachelor degree in Geographic Information Science has received level one accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Graduates are immediately eligible for associate membership with full membership following four years of professional practice. Graduates may also obtain membership of the Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI).

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 system development. Excellent opportunities are available 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 synergisticadvantages for career development.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Further Information

For further information contact the Department of Spatial Sciences 9266 7566 or visit www.spatial.curtin.edu.au.

Availability

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.