Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and Systems

Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and Systems

A Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and Systems, or Master of Science in Geographic Information Science, or Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems (Latin: Magister Scientiæ; abbreviated M.Sc. GIS, MSc (GIS)., MSc GIS) is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in a large number of countries. The degree is typically studied for two years full-time[1] or three to five years part-time[2].

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This postgraduate degree prepares students to work as GIS analysts, applied researchers and consultants providing expertise in this area of computer mapping analysis, spatial databases management and development, software/application development, geomarketing and project management. GIS technologies are widely utilized in the U.S. and abroad and there is a high demand for these skills[3].

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