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Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) Course-based with Research Component at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) Course-based with Research Component is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Arts (Geography). The MGIS may be completed on a full- or part-time basis.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Geography  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

The MGIS requires 30 units of courses*. At least 24 units of these must be at the 600 level or higher; the remaining 6 units may be at the 500 level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/geography-master-geographic-information-systems-course-based . 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.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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