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Enrivonmental Management
Bachelor of Enrivonmental Management
Bachelor of Enrivonmental Management

Bachelor of Enrivonmental Management

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Admission Requirements

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 ay level 3 and above and /or work experience or interests 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.

English requirements

  • Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate of at least 80 per cent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed an NZQA approved English Proficiency Assessment, or one of the following tests of English language competence in accordance with the NZQA rules below:
  • IELTS Test: Academic Score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 TOEFL 
  • Paper-based test pBT Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE 
  • TOEFL Internet-based test iBT Score of 60 (with a writing score of 20) 
  • University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations FCE or FCE for schools or CAE or CPE with a score of 169.No less than 162 in each skill. 
  • Pearson Test of English Academic PToE Academic with score of 50
  • City and Guilds IESOL B2 Communicator with a score of 66 
  • NZCEL Level 4 with the Academic endorsement
  • Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate below 80 per cent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English must provide evidence that they:
  • Have gained NCEA Level 3 and met New Zealand University Entrance requirements or 
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, The Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America or 
  • Have achieved a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, CELTA or 
  • Passed one of the English language tests listed above. 
  • The Head of Faculty will determine the maximum number of students permitted to enrol in the degree programme. All enrolments in the Bachelor of Environmental Management are approved at the discretion of the Programme Manager in consultation with the Head of Faculty and teaching staff as required.

Other requirements

  • Every candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Management is required to follow to the satisfaction of the Board of Studies, a programme of study for a minimum period of three years. Each year of study comprises two 17 week semesters.  Programmes of study for the degree are made up of clusters of papers taken at the appropriate levels as outlined in Appendix 1 of this document.  The overall programme of study for every candidate requires 360 credits for successful completion of the degree.  Individual papers may have specific prerequisites or other knowledge/skill requirements, which must be satisfied by all students.
  • In order to be awarded the Bachelor of Environmental Management, the student will have been credited with all required papers and electives as specified in the degree schedule.
  • The student completing the Bachelor of Environmental Management will normally be expected to complete the three-year programme (full-time equivalent) within five years. Notwithstanding the requirements set out above, the Head of Faculty with the approval and recommendation of the Board of Studies, may allow a student a longer period to complete the programme.

Course Information

Our Bachelor program offers students the broadest scope of any Environmental Management degree course in New Zealand.

Students will 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. 

An exciting, hands-on course with a host of field trips, guest speakers and industry-related research projects, the Bachelor of Environmental Management prepares graduates for employment in a wide and growing number of careers.

The degree will prepare graduates for employment in a wide and growing number of careers in the environment and energy-related fields, or for further advanced study in specialist areas such as environmental health, or policy and planning.

Our graduates now work in positions such as, resource management planner, consents and compliance officer, pest management controller, 

researcher, technician, environmental monitoring, analyst, auditor, geographic information systems operator (GIS), conservation roles, farm manager, air quality monitoring , geological monitoring, ecological tourism, sustainable businesses or waste management.More than 85% of our graduates have gone into employment or further study in these fields.

The programme will provide students with exposure to a wide range of potential employers or clients in the areas of environmental management e.g. central, regional and local government; primary production and energy related industries.

Graduates will have well-developed theoretical knowledge coupled with relevant applied skills. Bachelor of Environmental Management graduates may be eligible to articulate to postgraduate programmes in environmental management at other tertiary institutions, both within New Zealand and overseas.

Further advanced study can be completed in specialist areas such as environmental health, or policy and planning.

Our graduates now work in positions such as:

  • Resource management planner
  • Consents and compliance officer
  • Pest management controller
  • Researcher
  • Technician
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Analyst
  • Auditor
  • Geographic information systems operator (GIS)
  • Conservation roles
  • Farm manager
  • Air quality monitoring
  • Geological monitoring
  • Ecological tourism
  • Sustainable businesses or 
  • Waste management.

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Year One

  • EM100 Data Management and Introductory Biometrics

  • Provides students with mathematical, analytical, and computing skills sufficient to achieve an understanding of how to source, collect, manipulate, analyse, interpret, and present data relevant to environmental sciences.

  • EM101 Resource Management and  Environmental Law

  • Introduces students to the concepts, principles, and applications of environmental law, its historical and current context, and the various Acts that currently govern environmental law and related legislation within New Zealand society.

  • EM102 Work Environment Skills

  • Provides students with practical knowledge of various instruments, techniques, machinery, and Occupational Health and Safety requirements that they will encounter on entering the workforce.

  • EM104 Ecological Principles and Conservation in New Zealand

  • Provides students with an understanding of the ecological and biological principles fundamental to New Zealand ecosystem management.

  • EM105 Marine and Freshwater Ecology

  • Provides a basic knowledge and understanding of the ecological factors which characterise coastal, marine, fluvial, and lacustrine environments. The potential impacts of various management activities will also be explored.

  • EM106 Conservation Management

  • Explores the problems and challenges with managing the New Zealand environment.

  • EM107 Environmental Science 1: Introduction to Chemistry

  • Students will acquire knowledge of the basic concepts of chemistry as it applies to environmental management.  On successful completion of this paper, the student will be able to describe the fundamental chemical concepts of atomic theory, chemical bonding and chemical reactions, demonstrate knowledge of the major chemical cycles and their influence on the environment and have an understanding of the phenomenon of pH and its relevance to environmental science.

  • EM110 Introduction to Renewable Energy

  • Introduces students to concepts of sustainability and renewable energy (RE) in the context of energy production and utilisation. Reviews existing and emerging renewable energy sources.

Year Two

  • EM200 Research and Statistics

  • Prepares students for professional practice by presenting research as a uniting strategy for practice, theory, and scholarship. Both scientific and interpretive knowledge will be drawn upon in preparing the student to become a competent practitioner of research. Students will also be assisted in developing skills as a beginning researcher.

  • EM202 Earth Science and Environmental Management

  • Students will learn to relate earth architecture, earth cycles, and earth geomorphology to the current environmental situation. They will investigate the relationship between surface features, surface processes, chemical constraints, and ecology and habitats. This paper introduces students to the concepts and applications of remotely sensed data and the application of these data to geological and environmental problems.

  • EM203 Land and Freshwater Environmental Management

  • Students will consider the issues that influence environmental management of land and freshwater at global, national, and local scales. This includes consideration of political, economic, social, and environmental and regulatory factors influencing decision making.

  • EM205 Marine and Coastal Environmental Management

  • Students will consider and assess the issues that influence marine and coastal environmental management at a global, national, and regional level.

  • EM206 Conservation and Environmental Management

  • This paper extends the theoretical knowledge, skills, and experience of students gained in EM100 level papers relating to environmental management. It also expands on concepts pertaining to ecological theory and ecological processes through time and introduces concepts of habitat restoration and protection.

  • EM208 Environmental Science 2:  Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetic and Microbiology

  • Students will acquire knowledge of the basic concepts of organic chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and genetics as they apply to environmental management.

  • EM209 Geographic Information Systems

  • This paper provides a foundation for understanding and applying what GIS is, its functionality and applications in a real world GIS context.

  • Choose one of the two following papers:

  • EM210 Renewable Energy Technologies

  • This paper expands on EM110 and extends students' knowledge of the concepts and principles associated with renewable energy technology with an emphasis on commercially available and small-scale applications. It includes terminology and measurement units employed and basic manipulation of data relating to energy systems.

  • EM211 Sustainable Food Systems 1

  • This paper considers and assesses the issues, theories and concepts that are involved in the development of sustainable food systems. Social, environmental and economic issues associated with sustainable food systems are discussed, along with a range of real-world examples and initiatives explored. 

Year Three               

  • EM300 Research I

  • Students will apply their knowledge and gain industry experience within an environmental management related context. The cooperative experience is structured to allow students to critically reflect on the relationship between academic studies and practice and to develop the capabilities of teamwork and problem solving. Students will prepare a proposal for an industry related project which will be research orientated and beneficial to the environmental management context.

  • EM301 Research II

  • This paper will provide an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge and gain further industry experience with the environmental management context  previously selected. Students will complete a project which will be research orientated.

  • EM304 Advanced Environmental Impact Assessment and Monitoring

  • Introduces students to the concepts, principles, and skills associated with environmental impact assessments.

  • EM306 Case Studies in Environmental Management and Sustainability

  • Provides an over arching paper, which brings together the elements developed during the degree programme.  The paper emphasises governance at the national and local level coupled with the legal, scientific, management, economic, and societal constraints in relation to various environmental problems confronting the world, the nation, and Southland.  Students will be encouraged to explore issues from various points of view (society at large, local iwi, various management levels in the public and private sector, and stakeholders) and to propose consultation methods, solution pathways, management indicators and scientific solutions.

  • EM307 Mineral Resources Management

  • Expands on 100 and 200 level related papers and investigates both mineral and energy resources, to differentiate between renewable and non renewable earth resources, to explore how these resources form and to explore methods used to manage the exploitation of the resources in an environmentally responsible manner.

  • EM207 Catchment Evolutions, Soils and Hydrogeology

  • Extends first year environmental studies and introduces more complex catchment evolution, soil and hydrology concepts.

  • Choose one of the two folowing papers:

  • EM310 Energy Auditing

  • Provides students with knowledge and skills in procedures required to conduct an energy audit. This will involve site inspections, identifying and documenting energy requirements for that site, recording energy utilisation details, and measuring, quantifying, and reporting energy consumption needs.

  • EM311 Sustainable Food Systems II

  • Building on what is leaned in EM211, this paper develops the concepts of food sovereignty, food security and food justice into the analysis of definitions and approaches to addressing poverty and developing local, sustainable food systems.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Get registered with a copy of your CV with Student Services, it will help you be considered for roles when businesses are seeking employees from SIT. There is also a noticeboard with current vacancies in the SIT Student Centre, B Block, 133 Tay St, Invercargill.

Get your foot in the door

Volunteering at local organisations can be a great way for international students to obtain local experience and references – as well as meeting new people and contributing to our local community. Volunteer opportunities are advertised on the board opposite the Employment Office (B-Block).

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Medical insurance - NZD $700 per year

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