Overview

Key facts

In particular, applications of these technologies in the oil and gas industry, parcel mapping, local government, national security and market research are featured. Additionally, this program is designed to enhance an individual's knowledge in scientific investigations, resource management, asset management, environmental impact assessment, and urban planning. Sam Houston State University's Geographic Information Systems technologies use digital information, for which various digitized data creation methods are used.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Geographic Information

GIS Principles and Application

Internet GIS

Spatial Analysis

Digital Image Processing

Cartography and Visualization

GIS Programming

GIS Project Management

GIS in Law Enforcement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 149 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Application
Application fee
Official transcript(s) of all previous college work (international students must submit third party evaluation of official transcripts for degrees from universities outside the United States)
TOEFL scores for international students.
Two letters of recommendation from faculty in the student's major at the degree-granting institution.

Tuition Fee

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International

18048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18048 USD per year during 12 months.
National

18048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18048 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

9888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9888 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Huntsville

964 - 1786 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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