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Overview
The Geographic Information Science with Remote Sensing at the Northern Arizona University is a 30-unit program that integrates geospatial problem solving with state of the art geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies.
What Can I Do with a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science with Remote Sensing
Academia, public agencies and civil society organizations utilize GIS and geospatial technology to improve the efficiency of their major activities. Some applications include city planning, tracking environmental pollution, and maintaining important information on health and diseases.
Businesses increase their investment in and use of GIS and geospatial services to enhance the value and productivity of their business, attract new customers and boost sales. GIS and remote sensing techniques are essential skills for analysts in conservation, law enforcement, cartography, health sciences, climate science as well as any discipline that utilizes location based information including local government,
urban and regional planning, environment and resource management, transportation planning, energy and utilities, surveying and cartography, and facilities management.
Career opportunities that might be pursued:
- GIS Developer, GIS Analyst, GIS Manager, GIS Programmer/Engineer
- Cartographer
- Conservationist
- Geospatial data specialist/manager
- Law enforcement/ Crime analyst
- Health Geographer
- Remote Sensing Analyst
- City/Urban Planner
- Landscape Architect
- Transportation Planner
- Hydrologist
- Forester
- Business Analyst
Programme Structure
Courses:
- Map Design And GIS
- Spatial Analysis And GIS Applications
- Programming For GIS
- Enterprise Geodatabases
- GIS Modeling & Analysis I: Raster
- Professional Practicum Experience
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Geography Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 36 other Masters in Geography in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent.
- Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
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Tuition Fee
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12480 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 416 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
12480 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 416 USD per credit during 12 months.
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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