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Geographic Information Science and Technology (MS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

An online and residential MS drawing on geographic information systems, GPS and remote sensing for professional work in occupations that rely on geospatial data, analysis and visualization. Students choose one of three tracks. Courses are open to students living or working anywhere, and the degree can be completed in two to three years taking one or two courses per fall, spring and summer term.

Department: Spatial Sciences Institute  |  Duration: 28 units; two to three years part-time (1-2 courses per term)  |  Intake: Rolling admissions; fall, spring or summer start  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

12 core units (Concepts for Spatial Thinking, Spatial Data Acquisition, Master's Thesis) plus a 12-unit track (Spatial Data Management, Spatial Computing or Spatial Analytics) and a 4-unit elective such as Spatial Data Science, Geospatial Artificial Intelligence or Web and Mobile GIS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a BA or BS degree or international equivalent and a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Intake: Rolling admissions; fall, spring or summer start

Duration: 28 units; two to three years part-time (1-2 courses per term)

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