Study Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology - Geographic Information Systems at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) in the USA,
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Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology - Geographic Information Systems

USA

What will I learn?

The MS in Information Systems and Technology with a concentration in GIS Solutions Development uses industry-oriented, design-centric curriculum to teach you GIS applications being used to solve real-world issues around the world. The concentration in GIS Solutions Development prepares you for a successful career creating transformative GIS solutions for a range of corporations, institutions, and organizations. Rather than simply using these applications, you will be taught the skills to design them: spatial analysis, geodatabase design, and the creation of intelligent map applications. You’ll undertake collaborative, hands-on research with distinguished faculty-scholars and active practitioners in the field, scholarship that will prepare you to become an innovator in the field of GIS technology.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
US$33,120.00 per year
Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

121 E. 10th Street,

Claremont,

California,

91711, West, United States

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
US$33,120.00 per year
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Main Campus

121 E. 10th Street,

Claremont,

California,

91711, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must submit a sealed, official transcript from every undergraduate and graduate institution that has granted the applicant a degree. For undergraduate coursework, applicants are required to submit proof of a completed bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Unofficial copies of transcripts are accepted for review purposes, but official copies will be required upon admission. Applicants must submit a copy of their resume. Standardized test scores are not required in order to apply for this program. Applicants who have taken the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test are invited to submit scores, but are not required to do so. Please submit a 2-3 page statement of purpose that details your academic and/or professional achievements, your specific areas of interest within your desired field of study, why you are a strong candidate for graduate studies at CGU, and your career goals. For programs requiring two letters of recommendation, you are welcome to enter an optional third reference. A minimum TOEFL score of 95 iBT, or a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 with no sub-score lower than 6.5, is required for direct-entry admission. Admitted students who score below 95 iBT on the TOEFL, or below 7.0 on the IELTS, will be required to successfully complete ISP (earning a grade of B or higher in each required ISP course) prior to beginning their degree programs.

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

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