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 Master of Applied Geospatial Information programme from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) prepares students for professional success in specialized and highly skilled positions within the GIS and geospatial technology industries.

Key facts

The UCLA online advantage includes:

State-of-the-art, cloud-based projects: Much of the work for the MAGIST degree will be completed in the cloud. No more confusing software installations. No more computer memory limits. No more worries about operating system versions. All you need are a browser and an internet connection.
Asynchronous coursework: You’re busy. We get it. The MAGIST is designed so you can complete the coursework on your own time. Bi-weekly (i.e., every other week) project deadlines give students the flexibility to choose when to do the work, and the project guidelines ensure success.
Technology grants: Funding that can be used to improve or offset the cost of technology required to complete the MAGIST (e.g., laptop grant, high speed internet grant) will be available.

Programme Structure

Courses include

A curriculum designed to be online: The online format of the UCLA MAGIST is NOT a response to COVID-19; rather, it has been several years in the making. From its inception, the MAGIST was designed to be a fully online program that integrates UCLA knowledge, expertise, and experience in geospatial technology, online education and training, and public and private partnerships created to leverage geospatial data and analysis.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beverly Hills, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

UCLA’s Master of Geospatial Applied Information Systems and Technologies (MAGIST) is designed for individuals with educational or professional experience with geographic information systems (GIS) or allied technical fields. Ideally, applicants will possess some GIS work experience or the equivalent of an undergraduate or graduate-level certificate in GIS. Individuals who are interested in studying GIS at the entry level are encouraged to first enroll in the fully online GIS and Geospatial Techology certificate program, offered in partnership by the UCLA Department of Geography and UCLA Extension.
MAGIST applicants are NOT required to submit GRE scores.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

176580 USD / full

≈ 176580 USD / full
Out-of-State

176580 USD / full

≈ 176580 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

176580 USD / full

≈ 176580 USD / full

Living costs

Beverly Hills

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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