The department offers three distinct Bachelors’ program simultaneously.
SURVEYING PROGRAM
The degree course has the following aims:
1.To provide a sound foundation in the principles of surveying and spatial measurement and assessment
2.To prepare graduates in the application of techniques etc. to activities such as geodetic, cadastral, engineering and construction, mining and hydrographic surveys,land administration and property development.
3.To develop an appreciation of the factors affecting land use decisions in Papua New Guinea.
4.To prepare graduates to be able to communicate effectively with other professionals and the community.
5.To prepare students for professional and academic development and
6.To educate students so that after a short period of industrial training they an play an effective role in the practice and development of the surveying profession in Papua New Guinea and Pacific Island Nations.
GISci PROGRAM
The discipline of Geographic Information Science is a science which develops and manages graphic information systems infrastructure to address the problems related to geo-science and engineering. The three fundamental activities of geographic information science are:
- Development and management of geographically referenced database.
- Analysis and modeling of geographic data.
- Development and integration of specific disciplines in remote sensing, photogrammetry, surveying, mapping and cartography, and technologies in geographic information systems, computing, global positioning systems for the first two activitiesThe discipline aims at integrating the emerging state-of-art technologies of data acquisition (remote sensing and digital photogrammetry), digital cartography and mapping, geographic information systems, Global Positioning System (GPS), electronic publishing, web and multi-media cartography and information technology.
The graduates are GIS professionals who will be basically GIS as well as CAD / CAM users and operators. Also they will be involved in the surveying and GIS data capture, data manipulation, data display and production of quality output. All in all the degree course will prepare students for GIS management positions. The course focuses more on GIS design, development and management. Excellent employment opportunities for GIS graduate exist in the traditional sectors (surveying and mapping) and other areas such as education, engineering, agriculture, forestry, environmental science, legal arena and business.
PROPERTY STUDIES PROGRAM
The present level of developments in the private and public sectors of the country and abroad has created a high demand for good property managers, asset managers, land managers, valuers, property investment analyst, property developers and land administrators. The course structure is a proactive and strategic approach to fully integrate all aspects of property to enable the graduates to take on the challenges in the market of this country, other South Pacific nations and also the global property market.
The course prepares students for a variety of vocations whose interests‟ center on land. Graduates may be found in organizations such as banks, property development and valuation firms, estate and plantation management and various government bodies.
In particular, more emphasis is now placed on the use of computers for such activities as report generation, computerized property appraisal, statistical and financial analysis, property development and investment analysis and automated property management and maintenance. A number of customized and general computer software packages have been acquired to assist in the effective teaching of these courses. Basic instruction in geographical information systems and remote sensing is incorporated in the course to give students an appreciation of the range of technological tools available to assist in decisionmaking processes for effective property management and development.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
The courses being offered by the Department of Surveying and Land Studies in 2017 are as follows:
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SURVEYING
- four-year degree course leading to a Bachelor of Surveying.
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE (GISci)
- four-year degree course leading to a Bachelor of Geographic Information Science(BGISci).
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PROPERTY STUDIES
- four-year degree course leading to a Bachelor of Property Studies (B. Prop. Studies specialization – land administration/property management or valuation/property management).
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
The Department encourages Bachelors degree graduates with satisfactory academic records to return for postgraduate studies. Graduates may enroll in either of the three programs offered by the department; two new postgraduate programs approved by the academic board or an existing postgraduate diploma program,.
- Master of Technology (M. Tech) in Geomatics (for general students having GPA of 65% or above – a new program)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Surveying Practice (for students of surveying discipline with a minimum of 2 years of industrial experience). or
- Post Graduate Diploma in Land Studies (Surveying, Geographic Information Systems, Land Management – the existing program)
Candidates seeking admission to a postgraduate course should write to the Registrar for an application form or contact the Head of Department for further information. Further details are given under the course schedules and in the University Calendar. At present there is no deadline for the submission of these applications.
The Department of Surveying and Land Studies had been approved to administer research Poostgraduate degrees in: M.Phil (Surveying); M.Phil (Property Studies); M.Phil (Geomatics – GIS/RS) and Ph.D (Geomatics – GIS/RS).