Program Overview
The Geographic Information Science and Technology at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Geographic Information Science and Technology 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,162 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 561 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Atlanta, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geographic Information Science and Technology 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
GIS is very data-centric and all of our courses integrate some sort of data science aspects in them. If you are looking to take specific Data Science/Analytics courses, you can also take two free electives (from anywhere on campus) as part of the degree. You can take computer science courses as a MS-GIST student through these two free electives. We do not offer courses explicitly about machine learning, although many of our classes have programming components in them. If you want to take a machine learning course, it is possible to do so as one of your free electives.
Are GIS courses open to students outside of the MS-GIST program?
You can take our graduate courses in GIS if you are enrolled in another graduate program at Georgia Tech. The only courses that are 100% reserved for MS-GIST students are our 1-credit courses and the Capstone course in the summer.
Is there a Georgia Tech's frequently asked questions page a.k.a. FAQ?
You can find the Institute grad school application FAQ here.
What are the next steps for admitted MS-GIST students?
Congratulations! Our academic program manager will reach out to you shortly - if she hasn’t done so already - with information about our open house for admitted students, etc. In the meantime, please review this helpful information for accepted students page.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The minimum GRE scores for MS-GIST admission are 150 for Verbal Reasoning, 148 for Quantitative Reasoning, and 4.0 Analytical Writing. The MS-GIST program has two deadlines. To be considered for merit-based departmental aid, such as fellowships and GRAs applications must be submitted in full by February 1st. All other applications should be submitted by May 1st.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,162 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 561 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 1,162 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 561 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) 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 Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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