GIS Databases

Program Overview

This online postgraduate course focuses on GIS database management, equipping participants with skills in database design, manipulation, and software usage. It covers concepts such as SQL, spatial data handling, and open-source DBMS like PostgreSQL and PostGIS. The program prepares graduates for careers in various sectors utilizing GIS technology and databases, with high demand for these skills globally.

Program Outline

Objectives:

• Equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of GIS database roles, functions, design, and manipulation techniques.
• Introduce and train participants on prominent open-sourced database management systems (DBMS) and GIS software like PostgreSQL, QGIS, and Postgis.
• Enhance participants' practical abilities through demonstrations and explorations of various concepts.
This course can be pursued independently or integrated with other related programs within a Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in GIS.

Outline:

Program structure:

• Mode: Online delivery
• Duration: 6 weeks
• Start Date: November 4th, 2024
• Credit points:
15

Modules included

• Introduction and background
• Database design principles and concepts
• Structured query language (SQL) manipulation and application
• spatial and non- spatial data
• Hands- on exploration of MySQL, PostgreSQL, PostGIS

Assessment:

• Entirely comprised of coursework (100%)

Teaching:

• Delivery method: Online format
• No on-campus attendance required

Careers:

• Career opportunities: This course prepares graduates for diverse careers in various sectors which utilize GIS technology and databases.
• Potential applications: Environmental, urban, regional, business GIS, social research and much more.
• Graduate prospects: GIS and database management skills are in high demand globally, opening up several career opportunities for program participants.

Other:

• Program link:
Available
• Program fee: £1424.01
• Contact details: School Of Geography & Environmental Science , +44 28701
201 244 01, ges[@] ulster.ac .uk
• No on campus attendance required
• Attendance expectations will be outlined in the offer of admission.
• A course guide will be provided.

International Fees: £1,424.10 Additional mandatory costs It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees. Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses. Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.