
Overview
Key Facts
Information Systems - Geographic Information Systems at Illinois State University gives you the essential knowledge to use current GIS applications and develop future systems. The program teaches theory and provides practical experience using GIS systems. Students perform statistical analysis and interpretation by mapping spatial coordinates onto multiple datasets. The program also covers geographical data and the procedures for capturing, storing, querying, and displaying it.
Based on your professional goals, you can choose to do a thesis, project, or take extra courses to complete the program.
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Courses include:
Systems Analysis And Design
Advanced Database Management
Independent Research For The Master’s Thesis
Geographic Information Systems
Human Factors In Information Systems
Practical Cryptography and Trusted Systems
- Tools And Techniques In Defensive Security
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
- 36-39
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Disciplines
Geography Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 226 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United StatesExplore more key information
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
- present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.
- A student applying to this program must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a master's program.
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International
15498 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 861 USD per credit during 24 months. -
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15498 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 861 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
7452 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 414 USD per credit during 24 months.
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