Institute of Technology or Polytechnic

Bachelor of Environmental Management

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Next start date

Expected Feb 2026

Campus

Invercargill Campus

Summary

Maybe you are passionate about climate change, local food systems or conservation, maybe you are passionate about getting a great job with the Ministry for Primary Industries, a regional Council, a renewable energy company, a local food company or an environmental consultancy company. Maybe you love camping and tramping and maybe you want to learn some useful skills like pest monitoring and water quality testing. If any or all of these apply to you then look no further because SIT’s Bachelor of Environmental Management programme offers you the broadest scope of any Environmental Management degree course in New Zealand.SIT delivers an exciting, hands-on programme with a host of field trips, guest speakers and industry-related research projects. This degree course will develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a growing number of environmental management careers.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.Learn about:Renewable EnergySustainable food systemsEcologyEnvironmental Impact assessmentGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Environmental LawResource ManagementConservation PrinciplesLand, Freshwater and Marine ManagementPractical training includes First Aid, river crossing, camping skills, trip planning and assessmentHands-on training with Environmental Management EquipmentDJI Phantom 2 drone (aerial surveying)Topographic and land surveying toolsSoil auger kit and soil research equipmentSedimentology research equipmentWater quality testing equipmentEnvironmental parameter testing (anemometer, sound meter)Faunal research equipment (bat detectors, motion activated cameras, tracking tunnels/chew cards, malaise traps)Primo Star MicroscopesChemistry lab analytical instrumentsCollection of rock and mineral specimens

Entry criteria

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 ApplicantsBe 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 AdmissionNotwithstanding 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 AdmissionAn 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.

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