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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
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 10 other Masters in Earth Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
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 Fee
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International
23550 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 785 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
23550 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 785 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
9810 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 327 USD per credit during 24 months.
Per Credit Hour
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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