Overview

Kent State University's degree in Geographic Information Science (M.GISc) offers a comprehensive, professional-focused program designed to equip students with advanced skills in geospatial technologies and spatial data analysis.

The curriculum covers key areas such as remote sensing, spatial modeling, and cartographic design, preparing students to apply GIS in fields like urban planning, environmental management, and public health.

Through hands-on projects and cutting-edge tools, the M.GISc program prepares graduates for leadership roles in industries where spatial analysis is essential, positioning them to solve complex geographic problems and contribute to data-driven decision-making.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Collect, edit, integrate, manage and analyze geospatial data.

Demonstrate skills and working knowledge of commercial and open-source GIS application suites and utilities.

Identify, explain and analyze spatial patterns, relationships and processes.

Apply cartographic principles and techniques to create quality maps.

Apply critical and spatial thinking to solve geospatial problems with respect to theories, principles and practices of geographic information science and fields in the degree concentration areas.

Demonstrate good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographic Information Science

Cartographic Design

Environmental Remote Sensing

Algorithms And Programming

Data Science

Geographic Information Science And Health

Geographic Information Science: Applications For Social Problems

Spatial Programming

Geographic Information Science And Environmental Hazards

Quantitative Methods In Geography

Spatiotemporal Analytics

Geographic Information Science: Global Health

Geographic Information Science: Spatial Analysis For Health Geography

Environmental Geographic Information Science

Cybergis

Geodatabases

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geography or a related field

Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Official transcript(s)

Goal statement

Two letters of recommendation

English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20332 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20332 USD / year

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In-State

10706 USD / year

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