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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours in Global Development Studies
University of Calgary, Canada
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The Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology is a course-based certificate offered by the Department of Geography. Credit earned can ladder into the Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) if the student is admitted within five years of beginning the certificate.
Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Department: Geography | Duration: Expected four months; maximum two years | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Four required courses: GEOG 680 Principles of Digital Cartography and Geovisualization, GEOG 682 Fundamentals of Geographic Information Science, GEOG 684 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, and GEOG 686 Applied Statistics and Geospatial Analysis (12 units).
In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements , the Department of Geography requires all applicants to submit: a) A statement of interest outlining the applicant’s goals, motivation for applying to the program, and research area of interest. b) A current curriculum vitae or résumé. c) Two reference letters. For the academic background requirements for the MGIS program or the Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology, the Department will accept a four-year BA or BSc degree in Geography or in any related field that makes use of spatial data. Examples include, but are not limited to: Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geology/Geophysics, Geomatics Engineering, History, Management, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, Tourism, Transportation Studies or Engineering, and Urban Studies.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.
Arts & Humanities
University of Calgary, Canada
Arts & Humanities
University of Calgary, Canada
Arts & Humanities
University of Calgary, Canada
Arts & Humanities
University of Calgary, Canada
Arts & Humanities
University of Calgary, Canada
Arts & Humanities
University of Calgary, Canada
Arts & Humanities
University of Calgary, Canada
Arts & Humanities
University of Calgary, Canada
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