Overview

Our Geographic Information Sciences program at Eastern Illinois University delivers geospatial courses in the fundamentals of GIScience and remote sensing, spatial analysis and statistics, GIS programming and geodatabase management.

Our program is certified by the National Professional Science Master’s Association, and most courses are taught by tenured or tenure-track faculty. Many online courses are available for the working professional. Our program is the perfect size to encourage and allow individual mentoring by faculty.

Program Goals

The Professional Science Master's in Geographic Information Sciences (PSM in GISci) provides advanced training in geospatial technologies, theory and analytics sought by GIS employers.
Our program delivers geospatial courses in the fundamentals of GIScience and remote sensing, cartography, geodatabase design, programming and spatial analysis and statistics. The program also includes a business component and internship requirement designed to provide professional skills needed to succeed in the workforce.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographic Information Science

Remote Sensing

Geographic Information Systems

Advanced Database Technology

Building Geodatabases

Advanced Lidar Mapping

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Charleston, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 56 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grade Point Average(GPA): minimum 2.75 out of 4.0. Some graduate degrees have higher GPA requirements.

Test of English Language (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)

A passport copy is required.

Non-refundable application fee of $30.00 U.S. in the form of a check, certified check or money order made payable to Eastern Illinois University, application fee is valid for one year.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25467 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25467 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10611 USD / year

≈ 10611 USD / year

Funding

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Duration

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Credits

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