Program Overview
The Environmental Science and PolicyGeographic Information Systems Certificate at Johns Hopkins University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Computer Science & IT over 30 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Environmental Science and PolicyGeographic Information Systems Certificate programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- Tuition: USD 3,495 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,495 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Baltimore, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Science and PolicyGeographic Information Systems Certificate programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Geographic Information Systems
- Remote Sensing: Earth Observing Systems and Applications
- Certificate in Geographic Information Systems:
- Web Mapping
- Geospatial Data Modeling
- Spatial Analysis with GIS
- Development and Management of GIS Projects
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited US college or university. Programs require a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee admission. Applicants who received their bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in a country outside of the United States are required to provide a course-by-course credential evaluation and TOEFL scores if English is not their first language.
- One semester of undergraduate calculus
- One semester of undergraduate statistics
- Two semesters of undergraduate general chemistry
- Applicants who do not have the necessary undergraduate training in calculus, statistics, or chemistry may be offered
- provisional admission if their other credentials are strong.
Applicants who are admitted provisionally due to lack of quantitative skills have the option to:
- Take appropriate courses at an accredited college/university;
- Take 420.301 Quantitative Methods for Environmental Sciences
- Pass a math placement test, administered by the admissions staff
Applicants who are admitted provisionally due to lack of training in chemistry have the option of:
- Taking two semesters of general chemistry with laboratory at an accredited college or university
- Taking 420.302 Chemistry of Natural Processes
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,495 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,495 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,495 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,495 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Johns Hopkins University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States
Johns Hopkins University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 30 months
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