Overview

The curriculum offers coursework that brings academic rigor to topics required for GIS professionals in business, engineering, planning, data and information management, as well as government and non-profit organizations. With its emphasis upon spatial data analysis and computer programming techniques, the Applied Geospatial Information Systems and Technologies program of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) prepares students for professional success in specialized and highly skilled positions within the GIS and geospatial technology industries.

Career Support and Professional Development

MAGIST participants will have access to UCLA Career Services and the Geospatial @ UCLA professional network.

While enrolled in the MAGIST program, students can attend workshops dedicated to professional development in geospatial and allied fields led by invited guest speakers from UCLA, as well as the public and private sectors. Workshops are designed to assist in the professional development of MAGIST participants, and position them to succeed in an ever-changing marketplace. The primary objective of MAGIST professional development is to ensure participants possess the background, confidence and competence to direct, shape, and realize their professional goals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Spatial Data Science

Geospatial Databases and Data Management

Geospatial Imagery Analysis

Programming for Spatial Data Science

Applied Spatial Statistics

Spatial Data Science Futures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Quarter Unites

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Data Science & Big Data View 196 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful candidates for admission will typically possess undergraduate-level academic background in GIS (substantial coursework, certificate, major, or minor) or equivalent professional experience

Applicants should have a grade-point average (GPA) above 3.2

Qualified applicants will be able to demonstrate substantive academic or professional experience with GIS and/or related geospatial technologies

UCLA Application for Graduate Admission

Statement of purpose, including description of prior GIS coursework and/or experience

Personal statement

Curriculum vita (C.V.) or resume

Two (minimum) letters of recommendation

Transcripts for undergraduate degree(s) earned, plus transcripts showing completion of GIS coursework (if separate and applicable)

Non-refundable application fee

Tuition Fee

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International

33238 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33238 USD per year during 12 months.
National

33238 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33238 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

18136 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18136 USD per year during 12 months.

Funding

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