Master of Science [M.S] (Geographic Information System Technology)
Field of Study:
$18,328/Yr
Both options integrate GIScience, cutting-edge GISystems, and geospatial technology with management skills for use in government, corporate, nonprofit, and academic settings. The comprehensive curriculum is designed to meet the educational needs of working professionals seeking to improve their careers and for recent graduates seeking employment.
GIST
- Is intended for students with either extensive or limited experience in GIST.
- Meets in the evenings (Monday-Thursday) or online
- Does not require a master's thesis or Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
- Can be obtained in three semesters
Graduate students in the School of Geography and Development (SGD) benefit from the broad range of faculty expertise and strong links to interdisciplinary research centers across campus. Our work spans the discipline, from physical geography (climate science, dendrochronology, remote sensing, spatial science), to human-environment (political ecology, water policy, climate change) to human geography (development, state theory). Our shared commitment to collaboration and community makes for a lively and engaged department.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | $18328 (USD 18328) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Living Expenses | $12700 (USD 12700) |
Books and supply | $1200 (USD 1200) |
Total Cost | $13900 (USD 13900) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Transcripts of all the previous education
- Minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0 in undergraduate
- One letters of recommendation
- Statement of Purpose describing interest in geospatial industry, previous experience in GIS and skills that you want to acquire in the program
- Resume
- GRE general test scores
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum 79; 550 in PBT
- IELTS: minimum 7.0
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
TEC Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Education for Sustainable Energy Development Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 21,000/Yr$21,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeNeed-Based | |
Richard A. Freund International Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 5,000/Yr$5,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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