Master of Science in Geographic Information Science Administration
University of West Florida Online
Key Information
Campus location
Pensacola, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
The University of West Florida’s online Master of Science in Geographic Information Science offers convenience and competitive tuition to students looking to develop professional skills in geospatial science and business management.
UWF provides a mix of hands-on software training with conceptual instruction from highly qualified GIS professionals. Designed for the working professional, the up-to-date, quality course content can be completed from anywhere.
The program covers topics including advanced business management skills, programming tools, GIS theories and practices, fundamental theory of cartography and more. Coursework also includes the completion of a capstone course, in which students gain real-world experience developing and researching projects using spatial data for GIS data analysis.
Graduates enter careers in areas such as environmental resource management, urban and regional planning, emergency response management, consulting and local government after just 36 months of full-time study.