Overview

This includes theoretical and applied projects in sensing systems and the location, measurement, analysis and description of ground features and earth resources.

Key Features

It also includes use of geographic information systems (GIS) to incorporate spatial data into a wide range of environmental and engineering problems.

The Geospatial Information Science and Engineering Program at the SUNY - College of Environmental Science and Forestry prerequisite or co-requisite courses include at least one year of physics and one engineering science course in surveying, numerical methods, or computer science.

Accreditation

Assistantships and FellowshipsAssistantships and fellowships are awarded to students who have demonstrated scholarship and academic promise, and whose education and experience enable them to assist in the teaching mission of the college through laboratory or classroom instruction and research. Students who hold an assistantship must be enrolled for full-time study as defined by graduate policies, and be making satisfactory progress toward completing their degree.Major funding for graduate students comes from two major sources:

State University of New York Graduate Assistantships in support of the teaching mission of the college (a.k.a. GAs – otherwise known as “TAs”); and

Research Project Assistantships funded by the Research Foundation of New York (RPAs).

Programme Structure

Program mastery courses beyond the departmental requirement include at least one course (3+ credit hours) in each of these areas of competence: 1) Remote Sensing; 2) Geographic Information Systems; 3) Spatial Analysis and Programming; 4) Statistics.

Students in the MPS program will take additional coursework in at least one of these areas, MS students will take additional coursework in at least two areas, and Ph.D. students will take additional coursework in at least three of these areas.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 179 other Masters in Geology in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Transcripts of an earned bachelor's degree from a recognized institution with an academic record showing at least a "B" average for junior and senior years of the baccalaureate program or for the master's program

The graduate application

Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and for some degree programs, advanced test scores (institution code for official score reports: 2530)

Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your academic or professional skills. This should NOT include personal friends and family

Resume

A resume or CV

Statement

A statement of educational and professional goals

A nonrefundable $60(US) application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27500 USD / year

≈ 27500 USD / year
Out-of-State

27500 USD / year

≈ 27500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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