Overview

In addition to examining the theoretical basis and the societal and environmental impacts of GIS technology, students of the Geospatial Information Systems and Technology programme of Rutgers University will gain fundamental understanding of key business areas including finance and accounting, marketing, communication and leadership, management and planning, intellectual property, ethics, and regulatory.

Skills Gained

Through expert instruction and experiential education, students will: 

Gain broad, in-depth knowledge of the diverse applications of GIS technology

Become skilled in a variety of geospatial technologies

Gain fundamental understating about use of GIS&T in science, government, and commerce

Learn about guiding principles and best practices related to GIS&T

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Market Assessment and Analysis for Business and Science

Ethics in Science and Technology Management

Science and Technology Management Capstone

Advanced Remote Sensing

Topics in Geographic Information Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

43 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

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Personal Statement -Upload your personal statement (~500 words) in the application portal./ Your personal statement should detail your reasons for pursuing the Master of Business and Science degree from Rutgers University; your short-term and long-term career plans; and how your background, experience, interests, and/or values, when combined with a MBS degree, will enable you to pursue these goals successfully.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37176 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37176 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21600 USD / year

≈ 21600 USD / year

Living costs

Newark

United States

935 - 1600 USD / month

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