Spatial Data Science Post Bachelor's Certificate at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

Discover how spatial data science and geospatial tools unlock insights from location data to solve real-world challenges. MRU’s Spatial Data Science Post-Bachelor’s Certificate deepens your skills in GIS, remote sensing and machine learning, combining geography, computer science and analytics. Gain hands-on experience with drones, satellite imagery and predictive modeling to collect, manage and visualize spatial data.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology | Department: Mathematics and Computing | Duration: 1 year (10 courses, 30 credits) | Intake: Fall | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Designed for professionals with a bachelor’s degree, the program emphasizes applied spatial data science through focused coursework and projects.

Career pathways

Graduates with spatial data science skills are in high demand across sectors, with opportunities in planning, monitoring and geospatial tech. Roles include GIS Analyst, Spatial data scientist, Urban or regional planner, Remote sensing specialist, Public health geographer, Environmental risk assessor, Transportation planner, Location intelligence analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree.; Note: It is strongly recommended that students entering this program have knowledge of statistics, introductory mapping and GIS skills, and a familiarity with a programming language.; English Language Proficiency Requirement; If English is not your first language, you’ll need to meet two separate English requirements to be admitted to Mount Royal:;

International applicants: CAD 24,277 a year (2026). Year 1 (2026-27) international tuition for one full academic year (Sept-April, normally ten courses); tuition includes instructional equipment and lab fees; excludes mandatory fees ($2,432.68) and books. Year 2 onward listed as higher/subject to change. Source

Fall semester starts September (first day of classes Sept. 9, 2027); Winter semester starts January (first day of classes Jan. 5, 2027); Spring semester starts May (first day of classes May 3, 2027).

Fall 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 (application and supporting documents required); application deadline for some programs Feb. 1, 2027; ongoing admission Feb. 2 to Aug. 31, 2027 based on program space and availability.

Fall 2027 international students: application deadline May 1, 2027 (students eligible to apply for a study permit under IRPR 214 may continue to apply after May 1); document deadline May 15, 2027.

Winter 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026; ongoing admission Nov. 2 to Dec. 15, 2026.

Spring 2027: applications open Oct. 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mtroyal.ca/Admission/Apply/index.htm

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