Overview

Program Strengths and Opportunities

The Geographic Information Science program of Michigan Technological University builds a strong foundation in core geospatial principles.

Thesis and report options are also available for those interested in pursuing a research project as part of their degree (note that all course requirements of the degree must be satisfied).

The program includes interdisciplinary studies in statistics, communications, environmental policy, and business.

The US Department of Labor's Geospatial Technology Competency Model, which outlines skills and knowledge needed to perform as an effective GIS professional, was used as a guide to develop Michigan Tech's MGIS degree program.

Career Opportunities

GIS is ranked among the top 100 best careers in the US, with a 10-percent annual growth rate. Some of the biggest users are utilities, transportation, telecommunications, and education. Your career options also include demographics, natural resources, urban and regional planning, public health and epidemiology, law enforcement, and homeland security.

You don't need to be an IT expert. Because GIS has so many applications, and deals intimately with computers and data, the profession is often associated and combined with information technology. IT experience is useful, but you need a wide range of skills besides computer literacy to be a successful geospatial professional.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Image Processing

Geographical Information Systems

Remote Sensing

Spatial Modeling

Geographic Information Science and Spatial Analysis

GIS Applications for the Graduate Researcher

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houghton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

3 Letters of Recommendation (1 Letter of Recommendation for Michigan Tech students)

Résumé / Curriculum vitae

Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale

GRE not required

TOEFL: Required Score of 79 iBT

IELTS: Required Overall Band Score of 6.5

Due to recent changes within our University, Michigan Tech requires a minimum 79 overall TOEFL or 6.5 overall IELTS score.

Tuition Fees

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26448 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26448 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

26448 USD / year

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Additional Details

International students are charged an International Surcharge fee of $250 per semester.

Living costs

Houghton

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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