Master of Geographic Information Systems in Geography 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Calgary |Top Universities

Master of Geographic Information Systems in Geography

Subject Ranking

# 201-230QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

18,070 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

GeographyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

The Geographic Information Systems program will appeal to people who are already in the GIS/remote sensing industry, as well as those seeking to acquire GIS knowledge and practical experience to complement their existing specialization. Students without such backgrounds can use the program to build their spatial analysis skills and experience. The program provides a thorough understanding of geographical information concepts and theory, along with exposure to research and application specialties. Graduates may pursue their career as Cartographer, commercial/residential surveyor, environmental consultant, planning and development surveyor, remote sensing analyst, GIS analyst, land surveyor, surveyor tech, spatial data analyst, GIS specialist, map interpreter.

Program overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

The Geographic Information Systems program will appeal to people who are already in the GIS/remote sensing industry, as well as those seeking to acquire GIS knowledge and practical experience to complement their existing specialization. Students without such backgrounds can use the program to build their spatial analysis skills and experience. The program provides a thorough understanding of geographical information concepts and theory, along with exposure to research and application specialties. Graduates may pursue their career as Cartographer, commercial/residential surveyor, environmental consultant, planning and development surveyor, remote sensing analyst, GIS analyst, land surveyor, surveyor tech, spatial data analyst, GIS specialist, map interpreter.

Admission requirements

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Four-year BA or BSc degree in Geography or in any related field that makes use of spatial data. Examples include, but are not limited to: Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geology/Geophysics, Geomatics Engineering, History, Management, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, Tourism, Transportation Studies or Engineering, and Urban Studies.

1 Year
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

8,991 CAD
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International Students

18,070 CAD
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The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation’s most enterprising city. Ranked one of the top ten research universities in Canada, the University of Calgary houses 73 Canada Research Chairs and more than 80 research institutes and centres working to address society's most persistent and emerging challenges. The University of Calgary is advancing to become a global intellectual hub, where over 33,000+ students thrive in programs made rich by research and hands-on experiences. The university currently offers more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs, and provides the wider community with lifelong learning opportunities. The University of Calgary is a member of the U15 group of Canadian public research universities, which contribute upwards of C$36 billion to the national economy annually. Considered one of Canada’s top university, it drives $16.5 billion in economic impact to its host province of Alberta alone. University of Calgary alumni are effectively building the local community, with more than two-thirds of 202,500+ graduates living and/or working in the Calgary area.

The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation’s most enterprising city. Ranked one of the top ten research universities in Canada, the University of Calgary houses 73 Canada Research Chairs and more than 80 research institutes and centres working to address society's most persistent and emerging challenges. The University of Calgary is advancing to become a global intellectual hub, where over 33,000+ students thrive in programs made rich by research and hands-on experiences. The university currently offers more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs, and provides the wider community with lifelong learning opportunities. The University of Calgary is a member of the U15 group of Canadian public research universities, which contribute upwards of C$36 billion to the national economy annually. Considered one of Canada’s top university, it drives $16.5 billion in economic impact to its host province of Alberta alone. University of Calgary alumni are effectively building the local community, with more than two-thirds of 202,500+ graduates living and/or working in the Calgary area.

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