Master of Professional Studies Geographic Information Technology Online

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Required Courses (21 q.h.)

GIS 5101 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 q.h.
GIS 5102 Fundamentals of GIS Analysis 3 q.h.
RMS 5105 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing 3 q.h.
GIS 5201 Advanced Spatial Analysis 3 q.h.
ITC 6020 Information System Design and Analysis 3 q.h.
PJM 5900 Foundations of Project Management* 3 q.h. 

*This course is required for students who do not have at least two years of professional experience working on projects. This course is only intended for those who are not familiar with professional project work. Students with two years or more of professional project experience may substitute PJM 6000 for PJM 5900.

Choose one of the following courses:

CMN 6010 Foundations of Organizational Communications 3 q.h.
LDR 6100 Developing Your Leadership Capability 3 q.h.
LDR 6125 Managing Organizational Culture 3 q.h.

 

If students prefer to focus their studies on a particular concentration, they may select 18-20 q.h. from one of the concentrations below, and complement their studies with 6 q.h. of open elective courses, to meet the minimum 45 q.h. degree requirement.

Students are not required to complete a concentration. Any combination of 20-24 q.h. from concentration and elective courses will satisfy degree requirements.


Concentration in Geographic Information Systems (18 q.h.)

Choose six of the following courses:

GIS 6340 GIS Customization 3 q.h.
GIS 6350 GIS Management and Implementation 3 q.h.
GIS 6360 Spatial Databases 3 q.h.
GIS 6370 Internet-Based GIS 3 q.h.
GIS 6385 GIS/Cartography 3 q.h.
GIS 6390 Business Applications of Geographic Information Systems 3 q.h.
GIS 6391 Health-Care Applications of Geographic Information Systems 3 q.h.
GIS 6395 Geospatial Analysis of Crime 3 q.h.
GIS 6396 GIS for Defense, Homeland Security, and Emergency Response 3 q.h.



Open elective courses (6 q.h.)

Choose from any courses listed above
 

Total Quarter Hours: 45

Quick Info

  • 45 Quarter Hours
  • $25,740.00 total tuition (*)
  • Full-time years to completion: 2 years
    Part-time years to completion: 3 years
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