Master of Science in Geographic Information Science (GISc)
Program Overview
University Programs
The university offers a wide range of programs, including Master's Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, Graduate Certificates, and Undergraduate Certificates.
Master's Degree
The Master's Degree programs include:
- Communication Management
- Concentrations:
- AI Strategy and Application
- Learning and Development
- Marketing Communication
- Public Relations
- Concentrations:
- Environmental Policy and Management
- Concentrations:
- Energy and Sustainability
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Policy and Management Flex Path
- Natural Resource Management
- Concentrations:
- Geographic Information Systems
- Concentrations:
- Master of Science in Geographic Information Science (GISc)
- Concentrations:
- Health Informatics
- Concentrations:
- Health Informatics
- Healthcare Management
- Concentrations:
- Healthcare Management
- Concentrations:
- Healthcare Management
- Health Informatics
- Concentrations:
- Information Technology
- Concentrations:
- AI Strategy and Application
- Cybersecurity Management
- Database Design and Administration
- Information Systems Security
- Project Management
- Software Design and Programming
- Web Design and Development
- Concentrations:
- Nonprofit Leadership
- Concentrations:
- Executive Leadership and Operations
- Nonprofit Fundraising
- Social Enterprise and Innovation
- Concentrations:
- Organizational Leadership
- Career Coaching
- Concentrations:
- Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations
- Human Capital in Organizations
- Organizational Development
- Project Management
- Strategic Innovation and Change
- Professional Creative Writing
- Concentrations:
- Professional Creative Nonfiction Writing
- Professional Dramatic Writing
- Professional Fiction Writing
- Professional Poetry Writing
- Concentrations:
- Strategic Human Resources
- Concentration:
- HR Employment Relations
- HR Management and Development
- HR Operations
- Concentration:
- Supply Chain Management
- Concentration:
- Supply Chain Management
- Concentration:
- Transportation Management
- Concentration:
- Transportation Management
- Concentration:
Bachelor's Degree
The Bachelor's Degree programs include:
- Bachelor of Arts Completion
- Bachelor of Professional Studies
- Which Program Is Right For You
Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate programs include:
- Communication Management
- Certificates:
- AI Strategy and Application
- Learning and Development
- Certificates:
- Environmental Policy and Management
- Certificates:
- Energy and Sustainability
- Environmental Policy
- Certificates:
- Geographic Information Systems
- Certificates:
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- GIS and Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- GIS in the Environment
- Certificates:
- Health Informatics
- Healthcare Management
- Information Technology
- Certificates:
- AI Strategy and Application
- Cybersecurity Management
- Database Design and Administration
- Information Systems Security
- Project Management
- Software Design and Programming
- Web Design and Development
- Certificates:
- Nonprofit Leadership
- Certificates:
- Executive Leadership and Operations
- Nonprofit Fundraising
- Social Enterprise and Innovation
- Certificates:
- Organizational Leadership
- Career Coaching
- Certificates:
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Innovation and Change
- Professional Creative Writing
- Certificates:
- Professional Creative Nonfiction Writing
- Professional Dramatic Writing
- Professional Fiction Writing
- Professional Poetry Writing
- Literary Genres in Book Publishing
- Certificates:
- Supply Chain Management
- Certificates:
- Supply Chain Management
- Certificates:
Undergraduate Certificate
The Undergraduate Certificate programs include:
- Information Technology Foundations
- Leading Teams
- Transportation and Supply Chain Operations
Professional Development
The university offers various professional development opportunities, including:
- Professional and Workforce Development
- Digital Badges
- Stackable Certificates
- Institute for Leaders in Development
Lifelong Learning
The university offers lifelong learning opportunities, including:
- Enrichment Program
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Admission
The admission criteria for each program vary, but generally include:
- Master's Degree
- Graduate Certificate
- Bachelor's Degree Completion
- Undergraduate Certificate
- Enroll Before You Apply
- Combined Degree
- Tuition and Aid
Tuition Rate
The tuition rate is $859 per credit hour, with additional fees for technology and GIS lab usage.
Course Description
One of the courses offered is GIS 4570, Geographic Information Systems in Public Health, which explores the applications and functionality of GIS in the public health industry. The course covers topics such as analyzing spatial clusters of health-related events, modeling the spread of potential epidemics, and solving public health issues. The prerequisite for this course is GIS 4101 or similar GIS course and/or work experience.
