Study Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems at Iowa State University in the USA, College of Design
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Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
Iowa State University

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Department of Community and Regional Planning offers a multidisciplinary graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Designed for professionals seeking to expand their expertise or enter the field of GIS, our certificate offers practical, hands-on training in the latest GIS software and techniques. The GIS Certificate Program is open to graduate students in all disciplines of the university. Students must complete a minimum of 13 graduate credits of GIS coursework to receive the certificate. In addition, students must maintain a grade-point average of B or higher in these courses.

Which department am I in?

College of Design

Study options

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
US$16,457.00 per year
Books and supplies:$800.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Iowa Main Campus

100 Enrollment Services Center,

2433 Union Drive,

Ames,

Iowa,

50011, Midwest, United States

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
US$16,457.00 per year
Books and supplies:$800.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/04/2027

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Iowa Main Campus

100 Enrollment Services Center,

2433 Union Drive,

Ames,

Iowa,

50011, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

4 year Bachelors degree (or equivalent). Academic Records/Transcripts. Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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