Bachelor of Design / BSc Conjoint - Geographic Information Science in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland

The BDesBSc combined degree program centers on crafting real-world solutions for tomorrow's challenges. While future technological advancements may present unknown obstacles and opportunities, we can equip ourselves through scientific research, prototyping, and experimentation. The BSc portion of the program allows you to pursue your passion in various scientific fields including earth sciences, chemistry, computing, human sciences, biology, mathematics, or physics. Meanwhile, the BDes element fosters exploration and evaluation of results to develop suitable, eco-conscious solutions for products, services, and innovations. Businesses increasingly value design teams that can anticipate market shifts and maintain competitive advantages. Future-proof solutions and breakthroughs will rely heavily on data analysis and scientific inquiry. Deep expertise in scientific fields lends credibility and expands potential influence across business, community, governmental, and healthcare sectors.

Explore the data frameworks and methods employed in gathering, analyzing, and presenting geographical data. Whenever you've placed a location marker on digital maps or calculated optimal transit routes, you've interacted with Geographic Information Science (GIScience). Introduced in 2019, this discipline examines the systems and approaches for acquiring, handling, and displaying spatial data. Approximately 80% of collected information contains geographic elements, ranging from city names to exact GPS coordinates. Our curriculum covers utilizing satellite and drone-captured data, government datasets, and social media information to investigate diverse social and environmental phenomena.