308915 v.1 Bachelor of Surveying, Bachelor of Commerce (Entrepreneurship)

Introduction

This double degree course provides students with an integrated education in both surveying and commerce. It provides dual qualifications in these areas and develops graduates with unique opportunities to utilise enhanced knowledge and expertise in small business management within the surveying industry. Surveying is a high technology area which includes satellite positioning, laser scanning, airborne and marine navigation, digital mapping and remote sensing, environmental management and many more. The Bachelor of Commerce program places an emphasis on decision-making, trends in technology and associated work patterns, other aspects of management and a high level of understanding of issues in small business development and management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

One TEE Mathematics subject. OR At least Mathematics 2C/2D Mathematics 3C/3D desirable

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. All degree students are encouraged to seek employment in either of their fields of study during the summer vacation. Three months of approved surveying practical experience is required before the double degree will be awarded. Students must also hold a current senior first aid certificate before graduating.

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 five years' full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

The surveying course commences with basic studies in the areas of mathematics, science and computing, with an introduction to surveying and mapping subjects. The following years expand the student's knowledge into more specialised areas of surveying and mapping using advanced field equipment and modern computing and image processing facilities. The final year of the course has an emphasis on the professional aspects of the surveying area. 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 surveying degree with extensive use ofonline learning. 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 of the bachelor degree in surveying are eligible for membership to the Spatial Sciences Institute.

Career Opportunities

Excellent career opportunities exist for surveying graduates as private surveying and mapping consultants or as registered surveyors under the Licensed Surveyors Act (Western Australia) both in Australia and internationally. Many opportunities are also available with local, state and federal governments. Surveyors are employed in many specialist areas including land and cadastral surveying, engineering and mine surveying, satellite positioning and navigation, gravity measurements, aerial photogrammetry, satellite remote sensing, hydrographic surveying, land information management and land planning. A commerce degree is very 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. The combination of surveying and entrepreneurship provides synergistic advantages for career development and graduates will be well qualified in small business management and be in demand for senior management positions in large public and private organisations.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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 at www.spatial.curtin.edu.au. See also Surveying, Commerce, Geographic Information Science, and Mine and Engineering Surveying.

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.

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.