Overview

This Geoinformatics and Geospatial Intelligence , M.Sc. program at George Mason University focuses primarily on the computational approaches that support the synthesis and analysis of diverse types of data in order to identify and monitor complex events and phenomena that manifest over space and time.

While geospatial intelligence has a strong Department of Defense connotation, the principles behind it have a significant dual use potential, addressing the needs of a broader audience, ranging for example from intelligent navigation in urban spaces to emergency response systems for natural and man-made disasters.

Learning Outcomes

The MS is designed to expose students to fundamental theoretical principles and practical applications involving:

Geographic Information Science

Digital image analysis as it applies to geoinformatics and geospatial intelligence

Computational principles for geoinformatics and intelligence

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Geospatial Science Fundamentals

Geographic Information Systems
Remote Sensing

Spatial Data Structures

Selected Topics in Geospatial Intelligence

Capstone Course in Geoinformatics

Scientific Data Mining for Geoinformatics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 214 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

67

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88

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General requirements

Applicants for this master's should hold a BA or BS degree in a discipline related to the program's theme from an institution of higher education accredited by a Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agency or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.00, including courses in differential and integral calculus. A working knowledge of a computer programming language is a plus.
When the background of an individual student does not meet the program's requirements, remedial or preparatory courses tailored to student's needs may be recommended.
Applicants will also need three letters of recommendation and an official report of scores obtained on the GRE-GEN. The GRE requirement for admission may be waived if the student holds a master's degree from an institution of higher education accredited by a Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agency or international equivalent.

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Tuition Fee

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International

48642 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1474 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

48642 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1474 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

18447 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 559 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Fairfax

1330 - 2300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Credits

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