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Master of Applied Geospatial Information Systems and Technologies at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

Master of Applied Geospatial Information Systems and Technologies is a master's programme in Geography, College of Letters and Science at UCLA. Areas of study: None

Faculty: College of Letters and Science  |  Department: Geography  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: None Students must complete courses to complete a minimum of 36 units. Students enrolling full-time can complete the program in three quarters of study; part-time students must be enrolled in at least one course per quarter. All nine required courses are core MAGIST 400-series graduate courses. Other graduate-level (200-series) and upper division (100-series) courses are not open to enrollment by MAGIST students and may not be counted toward degree requirements. All courses must be taken on a letter grading basis.

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Entry requirements

Application deadline: May 1, 2027. GRE: Not required. Scores will not be considered in the admissions process if submitted. MAGIST has adopted higher minimum English language proficiency exam scores than UCLA overall for both TOEFL and IELTS: Minimum TOEFL Score: 100 Minimum IELTS. Letters of recommendation: 2, that emphasize the applicant's level of preparation for graduate study in geospatial technology. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose and a personal statement. Applicants should hold a bachelor�s degree in an appropriate field with a grade point average of at least 3.2 (on a four point scale) in upper division courses. Applicants should hold an undergraduate or post-baccalaureate certificate or minor in Geospatial information Systems or geospatial technology, OR have taken at least five quarter or three semester courses of substantial upper division GIS or geospatial technology coursework, OR have equivalent professional experience in...

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants, $200 for the Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Master of Financial Engineering and MS in Business Analytics; nonrefundable, paid by card with the online Application for Graduate Admission.

Executive MBA: rolling admission for fall entry; Round 1 December 1, 2026, Round 2 February 1, 2027, Round 3 May 1, 2027; application fee $200.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

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