MAS Geographic Information Systems at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Master of Advanced Study program in geographic information systems is a compact, one-year master's degree program that fosters advanced study in the management and use of GIS technology in public and corporate environments. The program meets important educational needs, whether you are a working professional or a recent college graduate seeking to improve your career standing. This comprehensive professional program balances work in the theoretical and technical aspects of GIS with the applications domain.

Faculty: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours including the required applied project course (GPH 693 or GIS 693) Required Core (24 credit hours) GIS 601 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (2) GIS 602 Intermediate GIS (2) GIS 603 Spatial Statistics and Modeling (2) GIS 604 Implementation in the Corporate and Public Sectors (2) GIS 605 GIS Project Planning and Implementation (2) GIS 606 GIS Project Presentation (2) GIS 610 Programming the GIS Environment (3) GIS 630 GIS Technologies (3) GIS 640 GIS for Business (3) GIS 650 GIS for the Internet (3) Other Requirement (3 credit hours) GIS 684 Internship (3) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) GIS 693 Applied Project (3) or GPH 693 Applied Project (3) Additional Curriculum Information Other Requirement coursework may be substituted with approval of the academic unit.

Career pathways

Professionals with expertise in geospatial information science are in high demand across sectors and industries, including consulting firms, government agencies and community organizations. Skills in geographical data science, mapping and data analysis are valuable to businesses and institutions that rely on data-driven approaches to solve complex practical problems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution or a bachelor's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution if they demonstrate a minimum of three years of related professional experience. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts personal statement resume two letters of recommendation proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. Applicants must prepare a formal, written personal statement regarding relevant academic experience, professional experience and overall interest in GIS.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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