Bachelor of Environmental Management

Course details

Bachelor of Environmental Management
NZQF Level	7

About the course

If you are a greenie whose deepest desire is to care for the planet, then look no further. The SIT’s Bachelor of Environmental Management programme offers you the broadest scope of any Environmental Management degree course in New Zealand.

The impact of human activities on our planet is sadly, becoming increasingly obvious. Learn how to manage human activity and create a sustainable balance with nature. Environmental Management is an all-encompassing area which looks to find the answers to a sustainable existence.

Study:

Renewable Energy,
Geographic Information Systems (GIS),
Environmental Law,
Resource Management,
Conservation Principles,
Land, Freshwater and Marine Management.
Practical training includes First Aid, river crossing, camping skills, trip planning and assessment.

The SIT delivers an exciting, hands-on programme with a host of field trips, guest speakers and industry-related research projects. This degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to work or carry out research as an environmental scientist.

You will learn to be able to place your understanding of the scientific aspects of the environment within the general context of the policy and legal framework of environmental regulations, as well as economic and social dimensions to environmental policy and management.

Entry requirements

School Leavers

University Entrance NCEA Level 3 Three subjects at Level 3 or above made up of the following 14 credits each, in three approved subjects:

Literacy, 10 credits at Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits in reading 5 credits in writing
Numeracy, 10 credits at Level 1 or above made up of achievement standards specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects or unit standards package of three numeracy unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627. All three required.

Mature Applicants

Be at least 20 years of age when the programme begins and provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience. For example, successful completion of a programme of study at Level 4 and above and /or substantial work experience in environmental-related groups or activities.

Completion of an external or overseas qualification which is considered to be the equivalent of any of the above qualifications as approved by the Head of Faculty.

Special Admission

Notwithstanding the above admissions categories in exceptional circumstances a mature aged applicant who can show evidence of ability to succeed in the programme may be considered for admission provided the applicant has successfully completed an approved course or programme which is deemed to prepare graduates for the required academic standard for entry.

Provisional Part-time Admission

An applicant who does not meet academic criteria may be provisionally admitted to enrol in one or more Year one papers. Upon successful completion of the paper, the student may apply for special admission or admission by mature entry.

About the provider

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.

We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.

We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Christchurch, Queenstown, Gore, Auckland and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.

We also have specialised faculties in music and rural education - MAINZ – Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (Auckland & Christchurch) and Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.