Overview

The Geographic Information Systems course is offered by University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) .

Highly qualified individuals who have a broad understanding of water resources and earth-surface processes, ecosystem science, and atmospheric processes are needed. You will have the background to understand the interconnectedness of human-natural systems, including the impacts of human activities on the environment, the socioeconomic consequences of environmental degradation, and environmental policy.

With the latest research on geographic information science and remote sensing, you will have the tools to better understand these patterns and changes in the human and human environment.

Key Features

The programme requires a total of 30-credit hours. Students must complete 6 core courses (totaling 18 credits) and 4 electives (totaling 12 credits).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Building Spatial Datasets

Processing Geographic Data

Web-GIS Development

GIS Project Leadership & Management

Statistics for Geographers

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 137 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United States

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree and 3.0 GPA (Students with a GPA less than 3.0 may be admitted to the Certificate programme)

Statement outlining the student’s goals and expectations in the programme

Current resume

Two Letters of Recommendation (MPS only; Optional for Certificate)

Official transcript(s) from each college & university attended

GRE is not required

English proficiency testing (TOEFL/ IELTS) is required for international students.

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Tuition Fees

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26838 USD / year

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