Department of Geomatics Engineering and Land Management

Undergraduate Degrees

Aim of the Programme

The Land Management (Valuation) programme aims to provide excellent and expert training, and to graduate valuation surveying professionals who are proficient in the principles and concepts of valuation surveying within the framework of land management, in support of the Caribbean regions’ socioeconomic and environmental goals and objectives.               

Learning Outcomes

 The following learning outcomes were conceptualised for the Land Management (Valuation) programme and the graduate should be able to:

1. Describe how the economy in general and land markets in particular, impact on land and estate values and how different methods of valuation are applicable in different circumstances.

2. Apply spatial measurement principles and modem technologies and methodologies to determine inputs to valuation surveying

3. Apply valuation and cost benefit procedures, computations and analyses to support economic decision making related to land and property.

4. Evaluate and synthesise estate management and economic development policy for public and private development

5. Evaluate and synthesise the role of land valuation information systems, such as fiscal cadastres, in optimising economic efficiencies, while maintaining socially equitable allocation and distribution of land.

Cognitive Skills

  • Formulate defined problems into well defined projects and reports.
  • Apply numerical and reasoning skills to the critical review of different approaches.
  • Solve complex problems and make decisions in new situations.
  • Undertake independent and group research, applying known theories, concepts and principles.
  • Demonstrate competency in written and oral communication skills.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the Faculty’s general admission requirements, the Department of Geomatics Engineering & Land Management requires that all applicants possess GCE A’ Level or CAPE passes in any two of the following subjects in order to qualify for admission: Mathematics (Pure OR Applied), Geography, Economic, Business Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science or any other relevant A’ level subject.

Application Procedure

This application process can be completed at: https://sta.uwi.edu/admissions/undergrad/how_to_apply.asp                                                     

Core Courses    

 

LEVEL 1 - SEMESTER I

GEOM 1000

Geomatics in Context

GEOM 1010

Surveying I

LMGV 1003     

Surveying Practical

LMGV 1004

Valuation Methods I

ECON 1001

Introduction to Economics I

ECON 1005

Introduction to Statistics

LEVEL 1 - SEMESTER II

GEOM 1045

Communication Skills

LMGV 1000

Land Economy

LMGV 1005

Valuation Project I

ACCT 1002

Introduction to Financial Accounting

ACCT 1003

Introduction to Cost & Managerial Accounting

ECON 1002

Introduction to Economics II

LEVEL 2 - SEMESTER I

LMGV 2002

Valuation Methods II

GEOM 2010

Fundamentals of GIS

MGMT 2006

Management Information Systems I

MGMT 2021

Business Law

LEVEL 2 - SEMESTER II

LMGV 2003

Valuation Project II

GEOM 2000

Health and Safety

GEOM 2045

Land Law

GEOM 2048

Introduction to Planning

ECON 2020

Caribbean Economy

LEVEL 3 YEAR-LONG PROJECT

LMGV 3050

Land Management  Project (year-long)

LEVEL 3 - SEMESTER I

GEOM 3010

Cadastral Systems

LMGV 3000

Applied Valuation

LMGV 3005        

Intro to Quantity Surveying & Building Tech.   

IENG 3016

Applied Project Management

MENG 3000

Engineering Management I

LEVEL 3 - SEMESTER II

GEOM 3015

Professional Practice

LMGV 3002

Estate and Land Management

LMGV 3060

Intro to Land Administration

MGMT 3051

Taxation

 

Career Opportunities

Graduates enjoy employment in private practices, housing associations, construction and property management firms, real estate agencies, as well as in the public sector.

 

 

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