Bachelor of Applied Science (Communication and Environment)

OP701007

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Check the Study plan PDF to see the suggested order to study your courses. How long it will take you to complete the qualification will depend on whether you study one, two or three courses each trimester.

Qualification Structure

This double major includes 20 courses of 20 credits each. You will need 400 credits to complete this Degree.

We recommend 72142 and 72140 as your first courses.

For Elective Section 2, you are required to successfully complete a further 40 credits from any Level 5, 6 or 7 Open Polytechnic programme, or other recognised degree-level programme subject to the Programme Leader’s approval.

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Business Communication 72140

$793

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Accessing Information 72142

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Statistical Analysis 72160

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Research Methods and Interpretation 73213

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Professional and Technical Writing 72144

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Introduction to New Zealand Ecology 72196

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Intercultural Communication 72251

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Interpersonal Communication 72252

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Communication Management 72365

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Global Communication 72366

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Social Informatics 72374

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Environmental Management Systems and Strategies 72392

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Environment and the Economy 72395

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Environmental Perspectives and the Media 72396

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Elective Section 1: Select ONE Course

Organisational Communication 72253

$793

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Plain English for Professional Purposes 72280

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Elective Section 2: Select at least THREE Courses with at least TWO at Level 6

Global Environmental Studies 72191

$793

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Sustainability and New Zealand 72194

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Resource Management Act and Local Government Act 72292

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Conservation and Natural Resources Law 72293

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Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 72294

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Environmental Impact Assessment 72296

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Recommended Electives: Select Courses to achieve required Credits

Academic Writing 72141

$793

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Introduction to Public Relations 72180

$793

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Writing for the Web 72182

$772

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Research Methods and Analysis 73329

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Bachelor of Applied Science (Communication and Environment)

OP701007

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