Online Applied Geospatial Sciences Degree :: Accredited Universities

Earn you master’s degree in Applied Geospatial Sciences entirely online through Northern Arizona University and prepare for a career in what the U.S. Department of Labor identifies as one of the most important, high-growth industries in the nation. Examples of geospatial technologies include Internet mapping, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), satellite imagery, community and land management, and spatial analysis—all of which are rapidly growing fields. This online master’s degree program does not require any previous geospatial experience or coursework.

The Applied Geospatial Sciences online master’s program connects you with true experts in the fields of geospatial sciences and GIS technologies. Through online learning, skilled faculty pass on lessons and observations from years working in the field. Gain the knowledge and skills to turn geographic data into useful applications, maps and services for a variety of uses including business, government and education.

Among the many fast-growing and well-paid job positions using geospatial sciences and technologies are:

Cartographer
Emergency Management Director
GIS Specialist
Natural Resource Management Lead
Urban Planner

Entry Requirements

1. Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution

2. Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent.

3. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.

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There is a large and growing need for scientists and engineers with advanced training in the geospatial technologies. In particular, there is a recognized need in different disciplines to gather, analyze, and interpret geographically referenced spatial information and data. The Master of Science in Integrated Geospatial Technology provides an optimal combination of education and training in Geospatial Science and Technology to students who wish to join the geospatial workforce. The program can be completed on-campus or through online courses. Current Michigan Tech undergraduate students can earn a MS degree with just a single year of study beyond the BS through the Accelerated Master's Program.

The Integrated Geospatial Technology MS program is designed for students from a variety of backgrounds to pursue careers in surveying, photogrammetry, remote sensing, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), terrestrial laser scanning industries, and for allied areas that require knowledge and understanding of the acquisition, processing, and analysis of spatially referenced data. These types of data help scientists from many different disciplines such as geology, volcanology, forestry, agriculture, social sciences, demography, history, and politics study diverse aspects of Earth and human phenomena. While many disciplines use such data and technologies as supplementary tools in their research, geospatial data acquisition and processing is an applied science and technology by itself.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Graduate School as a degree-seeking student, the applicant must be

- the recipient of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution;

- adequately prepared for advanced study in the chosen field of specialization, as demonstrated by the previous program of study and the scholastic record; and

- recommended for admission by the head of the program or concentration

- Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale

International applicants
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TOEFL: Recommended Score of 79 iBT
IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of 6.5

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