Study Certificate in (Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate) Geographic Information Systems at Virginia Commonwealth University in the USA, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

About this course

About this course
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Entry requirements
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What will I learn?

The graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems emphasizes the core functions and applications of GIS. It provides specialized training in the operations and techniques related to the creation, analysis, modeling, visualization, interpretation and management of geographic information. The certificate program is designed to meet the educational needs of both traditional and nontraditional students. The GIS program prepares traditional students to utilize GIS in their major areas of study. Nontraditional students can also take advantage of the certificate program to learn and/or upgrade GIS knowledge and skills that are applicable and important to their professions.

Which department am I in?

L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

Study options

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees

US$16,873.00 per year

Food and housing - 19,724 Annual

Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Virginia Commonwealth University- Monroe Park Campus

707 W. Broad St.,

Richmond,

Virginia,

23284, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Completion of an official application formThree letters of referenceLetter of intent describing interest in applying for the Certificate in Geographic Information SystemsAn official transcript showing successful completion of baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 (out of 4.0) in the last 60 hours of undergraduate studyAt any time, students in the GIS certificate program may apply for admission into the Master of Urban and Regional Planning, the Master of Public Administration or the Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree programs. If accepted into a masters program, students may then transfer credits earned in the GIS certificate program toward partial fulfillment of the masters degree.

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