PhD Geospatial Analytics at North Carolina State University

Programme overview

The Center for Geospatial Analytics innovative Ph.D. program brings together departments from across NC State University to train a new generation of interdisciplinary data scientists skilled in developing novel understanding of spatial phenomena and in applying new knowledge to grand challenges. If your research goals intersect geospatial problem-solving from any number of fields, you will find your fit here.

Faculty: College of Natural Resources | Department: Geospatial Analytics | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 72 credit hours. Courses listed in the plan include: GIS 710 Geospatial Analytics for Grand Challenges; GIS 712 Environmental Earth Observation and Remote Sensing; GIS 713 Geospatial Data Mining; GIS 714 Geospatial Computation and Simulation; GIS 715 Geovisualization.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our most competitive applicants will have Significant quantitative research experience outside of the classroom, beyond basic data collection or data entry Computational/quantitative background, including a combination of the following coursework or demonstrated skills: statistics, advanced mathematics, quantitative research methods, R, Python Prior coursework, background and/or research interests in the area of geospatial analytics For international applicants: IBT TOEFL score ≥ 80 overall (18 in each section), IELTS score ≥ 6.5 on each section, Duolingo English ≥ 110. Scores are not required for citizens of these countries or who have completed at least one year of full time study at U.S. college or university Application deadlines: Fall: February 1

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 2, subject to individual programme availability.

Graduate School priority deadlines: US citizens Fall June 25, Spring November 25, Summer 1 March 25, Summer 2 May 10; international applicants Fall March 1, Spring July 15, Summer 1 and Summer 2 December 15. Programme deadlines may be earlier and apply if so.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.ncsu.edu/apply

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