MS Spatial Computing at University of Maine

Programme overview

The online MS in Spatial Computing teaches students to use location information, geographic information systems, sensors and mobile technologies. Focus areas are intelligent spatial information systems, human-centered accessible technologies, and the ethical, social, legal and economic aspects of spatial information. It offers a path into information systems careers for students from diverse backgrounds.

Faculty: UMaineOnline | Department: Maine College of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 30 credits | Intake: Fall and spring; priority deadlines August 1 (fall) and January 1 (spring), rolling | Study mode: online | Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Core (15 credits): SIE 505 or 580; SIE 507; SIE 509; SIE 510 or 512; SIE 557. Five electives (15 credits) from SIE 508, 513, 515, 516, 517, 518, 550, 554, 555, 558, 559, 571, 590 and 693.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with minimum 3.0 GPA (lower GPAs considered case by case); college-level algebra; programming courses or experience recommended. Application, resume/CV, official transcripts and a 300-500 word essay. Rolling admission with priority deadlines August 1 (fall) and January 1 (spring).

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.

Graduate applications are submitted through the UMaine graduate application portal; a resume and essay are required for all programmes, with test scores, writing samples or portfolios required by some programmes; unofficial transcripts are uploaded at application and official transcripts are required only upon admission.

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