Overview

The Geographic Information Systems course is offered by University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) combines core spatial technology foundations with advanced computational electives, positioning students to conduct rigorous empirical spatial research and build scalable geospatial applications. Students engage in hands-on data collection, satellite imagery analysis, and spatial data engineering in dedicated GIS and cartography laboratories equipped with modern geospatial software platforms.

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The program culminates in a comprehensive capstone project where students execute end-to-end spatial research to solve real-world problems. Research domains and technical focus areas across the program include critical and ethical cartographic production, open-source spatial data engineering, dynamic web-GIS application development, satellite imagery remote sensing, and spatial database optimization.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical & Ethical Aspects of Mapping

Building Spatial Datasets

Web-GIS Development

Digital Cartography & Visualization

Python Programming for GIS

Spatial Database Management Systems

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 133 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United States

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree and 3.0 GPA (Students with a GPA less than 3.0 may be admitted to the Certificate programme)

Statement outlining the student’s goals and expectations in the programme

Current resume

Two Letters of Recommendation (MPS only; Optional for Certificate)

Official transcript(s) from each college & university attended

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English proficiency testing (TOEFL/ IELTS) is required for international students.

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