Study Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at Western Michigan University in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences
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Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Western Michigan University

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

The certificate program in geospatial applications of unoccupied aircraft systems (UAS) provides post-baccalaureate students with the basic knowledge necessary to become an FAA-licensed small UAS remote pilot. This nine credit hour certificate program focuses on obtaining and analyzing airborne imagery to yield accurate two-dimensional maps of earth surface land cover and vegetation health, digital surface/terrain models, and three-dimensional models.Students who complete this certificate will be able to:Master the body of aviation-related knowledge needed to become an FAA-licensed remote pilot.Develop flight plans for acquiring imagery for earth surface mapping.Acquire ground control points for georeferencing and accuracy assessment.Use photogrammetric software to process overlapping images to create 2D orthophotomosaics and 3D point cloud models.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
US$7,620.00 per year
Books/Supplies- 676

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

Start date

August 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
US$7,620.00 per year
Books/Supplies- 676

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

Start date

May 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

An applicant with a bachelors degree

Minimum English proficiency test scores:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 iBT

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.5

Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54

Michigan English Test (MET): 57

Application deadlines:

Fall: April 1; Spring: August 1

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

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About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University offers career-focused degree programs which propel students into meaningful careers in their specialty.

  • 9/10 students employed in jobs they like (WMU Outcomes, 2024)
  • Top 100 for graduate programs in five fields (USNWR, 2025)
  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, (WMU Common Data Set, 2024)
  • 93% of students join Experience-Driven Learning (WMU, 2024)
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