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Geographic Information Science

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Tuition USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2004-06-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Tallahassee, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Geographic Information Science at Florida State University is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 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 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Tallahassee, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Geographic Information Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introductory GIS and Introductory GIS Lab Required (Fall/Spring)
  2. Introductory Remote Sensing and Introductory Remote Sensing Required (Fall)
  3. Advanced GIScience Required (Spring)
  4. GIScience Capstone Required (Summer)
  5. Quantitative Geography Elective (Fall)
  6. Landscape Ecology Elective (Fall)
  7. GIS Land Survey Methods Elective (Fall)
  8. GIS for Environmental Analysis & Modeling Elective (Fall)
  9. Environmental Change Modeling Elective (Fall)
  10. GIS Programming Elective (Fall)
  11. Spatial Modeling in GIScience Elective (Spring)
  12. Applied Spatial Statistics Elective (Spring)
  13. GIS Local Government Elective (Spring)
  14. Geographic Visualization Elective (Spring)
  15. GIS Applications in Social Sciences Elective (Spring)
  16. Advanced Remote Sensing Elective (Spring)
  17. Spatial Databases Elective (Spring)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

Minimum qualifications to apply are (i) undergraduate degree (GPA over 3.0) and (ii) GRE of at least 144 (Math) and 153 (Verbal). Financial support is $12,000 plus all 32 tuition credits paid (students are required to pay non-tuition fees).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Florida State 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.

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  • Application Deadline 2004-06-18
  • Start Date 2018-10-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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