Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology - certificate at University of Calgary

University of Calgary

Canada, Calgary

University Rank:#211

Duration4 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 5,046 / terms

Geospatial Information Technology - certificate

The Geospatial Information Technology - certificate at University of Calgary is a Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Calgary, Canada, the program is taught in English and takes 4 month(s) to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities.

About Geospatial Information Technology - certificate

The Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology will give you marketable and specific career expertise that builds and diversifies your technical skills.

It enables graduates from any academic discipline that uses spatial data to supplement your education with practical knowledge about the technology of geospatial applications. You will build the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to understand, analyze, and interpret spatial information across a broad range of applications with the most current, available information technology, including geographic information systems, remote sensing, spatial modelling and digital mapping.

Completing this program

Courses: Students will take courses on digital mapping and geographic visualization, fundamentals of geographic information science, fundamentals of remote sensing, and applied statistics and spatial analysis.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

GPA

A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Minimum education

A four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Work samples

None

Documents

Transcripts

Current curriculum vitae or résumé

A statement of interest outlining your goals, motivation for applying to the program, and particular area of interest within the field of geospatial information technology (e.g., remote sensing, geographic information systems, spatial modeling, geospatial analytics).

Reference letters

Two

Test scores

None

Career

Graduates have the skill set and knowledge to use geospatial concepts to work within interdisciplinary teams that include geospatial technology professionals, such as GIS analysts, remote sensing technicians, and cartographers.

Many different industries and sectors use GIS and remote sensing technologies, including oil and gas, information technology, insurance, forestry and environment, government, health and medical, advertising, and urban planning.Furthermore, organizations in each of these sectors can benefit from managers and staff who are literate in geospatial technologies and who can lead teams or liaise between departments.

The Geospatial Information Technology Certificate program will provide students with a graduate-level credential.

Fee Information

Geospatial Information Technology - certificate

University of Calgary

Canada, Calgary