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Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech, United States

Programme overview

Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) includes collection and analysis of remotely sensed data, digital spatial and attribute data used by geographic information systems (GIS), and the application of related technologies such as the Global Positioning System (GPS). Geographic Information Science is one of the leading careers in the United States today. As depth of knowledge is important to careers in the industry, this certificate requires 12 hours of geospatial coursework.

Location: Blacksburg, VA, United States

What you will study

12 graduate credits required. Core courses include BSE 5344G - Applied Geographic Information Systems; CEE 5204 - GIS Applications in Civil Engineering; FREC 5114G - Advanced Information Technologies for Natural Resource Management; FREC 5254 - Remote Sensing of Natural Resources; GEOG 5064 - Elements of GIS.

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Entry requirements

Open to VT graduate students and others not enrolled in VT graduate programs. Admission: VT students: Complete the Application for Graduate Certificate Program form Non-VT students: Complete online Admission Application

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