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This course allows students to utilize knowledge gained from the PGDipGST/PMGST postgraduate courses within business, government and non-profit organisations wihile gaining career-related work experiences, exploring compatibility with specific careers and companies, and becoming more mature professionally. Sponsorship for internship positions may be available.
This course will be delivered through experiential learning, with students placed in GIS internship positions in industry/government/not-for-profit organisations where they actively participate in GIS project work. A GIS internship must incorporate a minimum of 100 hours of work in a supervised position that involves GIS development, support, administration, or maintenance. Evaluation of learning will occur through a written report and presentation based on daily work diaries, with students providing reflection on their experiences.
The aims of this course are to:Apply GIS skills in a real-world setting.Students to gain an awareness of the breadth of research/applications undertaken in industry/government/academia.Develop research and communication skills.The outcomes envisaged are both subject specific (enhancing students’ GIS skills) as well as transferable. By the end of this course students should:have increased experience in accomplishing practical GIS tasks.have improved skills and maturity in performing within professional work environments.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
Entry is limited to students enrolled in the PMGST degree and subject to the approval of the Programme Director
Subject to the approval of the PMGST Director against normal or previous employment
Week Activity Location Date Time1 Course introduction James Logie 105 Fri 21st July 13:30 – 14:302 Job Search workshop Meremere 105 Fri 28th July 13:30 – 14:303 Career workshop I Meremere 105 Fri 4th Aug 13:30 – 14:304 Career workshop I Rehua 429 Fri 11th Aug 13:00 – 15:007 Optional drop-in clinic Beatrice Tinsley 329 Fri 15th Sep 13:30 – 14:3010 CV and Cover Letter Workshop Beatrice Tinsley 229 Fri 6th Oct 13:00– 15:0011 Interview workshop Beatrice Tinsley 329 Fri 13th Oct 13:00 – 15:0012 Mock interview Beatrice Tinsley 329 Fri 20th Oct 13:00 – 15:00
Vanessa Bastos
Malcolm Campbell
Recommended textbook(s):1. Carnegie, D. 1989. How to win friends and influence people. North Ryde, NSW. 2. Gutmann, J. 1995. How to write a successful CV. Sheldon, London.3. Trigwell ,K. and Reid ,A. 1998. Introduction: Work based Learning and the Students' Perspective. Higher Education Research & Development 17( 2), 141-154.
Domestic fee $1,114.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 3 people apply to enrol.
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