UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Possess a sound foundation in the principles and professional practices of surveying and mapping including a spatial measurement and assessment.

Capable of applying modern geodesy systems (equipment & techniques) to activities such as geodetic, cadastral, engineering & construction, mining and hydrographic surveys and to foster land administration and property management.

Able to communicate, exchange and share information effectively with other professionals and community.

Aware of the negative impacts of globalisation on global, regional and National issues relating to economic, environmental and societal contexts.

Realise how to manage multi-disciplinary environments (public or Private sector agencies) by applying proper management techniques, skills and project management tools necessary for efficient running of the establishment.

Psychologically tuned as a life-long learner for further academic and professional development.

Confident in assuming the role of a ‘resource manager’ of country’s vast natural resources, have a sound knowledge and understanding of the use and application of geospatial technologies in solving geographic problems of various domains, e.g., environmental, natural resources, land management and administration, government, health, utilities, transport, etc.

Updated in the new developments in the essential GIS operations and demonstrate sound knowledge on the nature and properties of geospatial data (raster, vector, scale, georeferencing, projections and coordinates transformations).

Competent to perform data collection for GIS purposes, amalgamation of GNSS / GPS, satellite imagery, topographic maps, scanned photographs, etc.

Sound communicator of the geospatial information collected, processed, managed and analysed from the variety of geospatial technologies using the different methods of cartography and geovisualisation.

Knowledgeable in designing, developing, managing GIS and remote sensing application projects towards a plethora of possible applications including, disaster risk management, disaster risk reduction, land and natural resource developments, environmental monitoring and management, conservation, utilities, business and services, etc.

Conversant with the geo-spatial analytical models and web-based mapping utilities for the Decision Support Systems.

Aware of the physics and mathematics associated with satellite remote sensing, photogrammetry and the allied remote sensing processes.

Able to differentiate the various forms of remote sensing data; sensors, resolution; apply appropriate data processing and design expedient strategies for storing, managing and accessing these large volumes of data provided by satellite remote sensing, photogrammetry and other allied devices.

Conscious of various remote sensing and GIS commercial and open source software and, utilize available computer technology in the different tasks in Cartography, GIS and Remote Sensing.

Discerned in utilizing satellite measurements (thermal, Radar, Lidar, optical) and assessing appropriate sensor resolutions for monitoring the dynamics and health of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Perceptive in processing satellite images in the spatial, spectral, and temporal domains (filtering, time series analyses, classification, pattern recognition).

Knowledgeable of the various methods of Geospatial Analysis, GIS and Cartographic Modelling using spatial and aspatial data in solving geographic problems.

Familiar to correctly apply the knowledge and skills acquired in computing technology (ICT), mathematics and physics to appropriate GIS and Remote Sensing projects.

Well-informed and able to correctly apply the knowledge and skills acquired in language and literature studies, report writing and research as engage in life-long learner to appropriate GIS and Remote Sensing projects.

Morally and ethically grounded citizen to deal with issues surrounding the use of GIS, RS and GNSS data and information and also the allied sensitive data, appreciate the importance of ethical behaviour in scholarship and professional activity, possess the virtues of team temperament in achieving the goal.

Confident in assuming the role of a ‘land administrator’ / ‘land valuer’ to take care of the wellbeing of country’s vast land resources, that traditionally remained under-utilised / unutilized, engage in bringing back to their production potentials.

Aware of the paramount importance of unlocking the vast potentials of land resources to generate appropriate wealth for the country.

Able to work towards transcending ‘lands’ as the instrument for country’s GDP growth in a sustainable fashion.

Confident to recognise different land tenure systems, their nature, and the application of property law concepts and principles in dealing with these land tenure systems.

Competent to design and analyse policies, processes and procedures of land administration, land acquisition, land investigation, land disputes and land dispute settlement in Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific Region for cost-effective participation in the process.

Knowledgeable in contemporary land issues, land reform and land dispute settlement, due to changing scenarios, and the ability to design appropriate policies for sustainable development in PNG and South Pacific.

Able to integrate and apply the knowledge of conventional valuation principles and methods in valuing freehold and terminable property interests in rural, urban and specialised properties and produce professionally acceptable valuation reports for all purposes.

Conversant in using computer-aided property valuation, development and investment appraisal software.

Proficient in integrating and applying the knowledge of business and financial analysis techniques, property and socio-economic data, market trends and forecasting in property investment, as well as feasibility analysis for new or existing property investments at the desired level of professional competence.

Understand the principles of property taxation, property tax legislations and systems, and provide analytical views on tax systems and regimes in PNG and the South Pacific Region.

Confident to undertake market research, physical inspection of bare land and other types of real property, data collection and analysis, and prepare professionally acceptable report for appropriate purposes.

Competent to identify and analyse the dynamics of land-based resources and manage them effectively for sustainability within the legal, policy, and administrative mechanisms that exist in PNG and globally.

Appreciate the various corporate real estate management techniques and principles, and attributes of a good corporate real estate manager/salesman, and then apply standard space planning, management and audit skills for optimal returns.

Able to apply and integrate the various urban/regional planning and land economic theories with contemporary land development and land management scenarios for purposes of sustainable improvement, growth and expansion of urban and regional centers in PNG and the South Pacific Region.

Conscious of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning to upgrade to higher learning and research activities.

Possess the team temperament to work on multi-disciplinary teams and comprehend team members’ scope of works, deliverables and issues in which all members are able to lead the team towards the desired goal.

Morally and ethically grounded citizen to deal with every issue surrounding property management, administration and valuation