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Overview
The Geographic Information Systems concentration from Claremont Graduate University (CGU) in GIS Solutions Development prepares you for a successful career creating transformative GIS solutions for a range of corporations, institutions, and organizations. Rather than simply using these applications, you will be taught the skills to design them: spatial analysis, geodatabase design, and the creation of intelligent map applications. You’ll undertake collaborative, hands-on research with distinguished faculty-scholars and active practitioners in the field, scholarship that will prepare you to become an innovator in the field of GIS technology.
Program Highlights
- Designated inaugural Esri Development Center (EDC)
- Located 30 miles from Esri Headquarters (Redlands, California) and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (near Pasadena, California)
- Established Advanced GIS Lab, aimed at stimulating student initiated GIS analysis, research, and solutions through corporate partnerships
- Hands-on practicum projects in transdisciplinary labs, including:
- Humanitarian Trends
- SafeRoadMaps
- Annually hosts GIS Day to engage students across different disciplines in the various applications of geospatial data
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- GIS Analytics and Solution Development
- GIS Solution Development
- Advanced GIS Analytics & Solution Development
- GIS Practicum
- Advanced GIS Practicum
- Drones, UAVs & Satellites
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Geography Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 221 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Required
GRE® Required
Applicants who feel that their Grade Point Averages do not adequately represent their ability to succeed in a graduate program may find it helpful to submit GRE scores for consideration.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application
- $80 Application fee
- Official transcripts (undergraduate/graduate)
- Resume
- English proficiency exam (international applicants only)
- Copy of Passport
- Affidavit of Financial Support
- Financial Statement or Proof
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
71280 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
71280 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Claremont
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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