Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Geographic Information Science with Remote Sensing, Master of Science


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A 30-unit program that integrates geospatial problem solving with state of the art geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies. The program emphasizes geodatabase management, programming for GIS, geographic data analysis, geovisualization, web mapping, image analysis, and location intelligence. The graduate will be prepared to take leadership roles in geospatial data management and analysis in many fields and industries.

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Geographic Information Science with Remote Sensing, Master of Science


Careers

What Can I Do with a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science with Remote Sensing

Academia, public agencies and civil society organizations utilize GIS and geospatial technology to improve the efficiency of their major activities. Some applications include city planning, tracking environmental pollution, and maintaining important information on health and diseases. Businesses increase their investment in and use of GIS and  geospatial services to enhance the value and productivity of their business, attract new customers and boost sales. GIS and remote sensing techniques are essential skills for analysts in conservation, law enforcement, cartography, health sciences, climate science as well as any discipline that utilizes location based information including local government,
urban and regional planning, environment and resource management, transportation planning, energy and utilities, surveying and cartography, and facilities management.

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • GIS Developer, GIS Analyst, GIS Manager, GIS Programmer/Engineer
  • Cartographer
  • Conservationist
  • Geospatial data specialist/manager
  • Law enforcement/ Crime analyst
  • Health Geographer
  • Remote Sensing Analyst
  • City/Urban Planner
  • Landscape Architect
  • Transportation Planner
  • Hydrologist
  • Forester
  • Business Analyst

With further education, one of these paths is possible:
  • Graduates may pursue further education in any discipline that requires geospatial data processing and analysis technologies.

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Geographic Information Science with Remote Sensing, Master of Science


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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Geographic Information Science with Remote Sensing, Master of Science


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Minimum Units for Completion 30
Additional Admission Requirements

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

Some online/blended coursework Required
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Purpose Statement

The MS in Geographic Information Science with Remote Sensing program prepares GIS professionals who will take leadership roles in geospatial data management and analysis in many fields and industries.  It integrates geospatial problem solving with state of the art geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies. The program emphasizes geodatabase management, programming for GIS, geographic data analysis, geovisualization, web mapping, image analysis, location intelligence, and project management. It is designed for working professionals or new college graduates with a Bachelor's degree in any discipline who want to elevate their career or develop a new career in GIS and remote sensing. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to demonstrate abilities in effectively managing and analyzing geospatial data, working with remotely sensed images, producing high-quality maps, publishing interactive web maps, developing GIS tools and automating spatial data processing, as well as developing solutions for GIS problems and managing GIS projects. Graduates will be able to find opportunities and play leadership roles in fields and industries such as urban and regional planning, transportation planning, environment and resource management, energy development and management, and utility management, in either government or private sector.

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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Geographic Information Science with Remote Sensing, Master of Science


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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Geographic Information Science with Remote Sensing, Master of Science


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