Program Overview

Certificate of Graduate Study in Geospatial Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics

Overview

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Geospatial Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics is a 15-credit program that enables working professionals and graduate students to receive valuable technical training in problem-solving GIS applications and methods of spatial analysis.

Program of Study

The program teaches students how to use geographic mapping technologies to:

• Respond to urban emergencies
• Track environmental change
• Predict natural disasters
• Identify emerging social issues
• Study socioeconomic and market trends

By the end of the program, students will be ready to support mapping projects in natural resource management, agriculture, archeology, environmental protection, forestry, or urban planning.

Required Courses

• Statistical Methods
• Geographic Information Systems
• Remote Sensing II
• Advanced Cartography
• Seminar in Geographic Information Systems

Admission

To be admitted to the GIS certificate program, students must demonstrate their interest in using geographic data to support academic or professional work in social sciences, environmental studies, market research, or urban and regional planning.

Additional Information

See the Graduate Bulletin for program requirement details.

University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS)

The Geography, Planning, and Sustainability department is a member of the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS). This prestigious affiliation connects our GIS programs with a national network of leading GIS scholars, institutions, and industry partners.

Supplemental Degree Program

Students can add this certification as a supplemental degree if they are enrolled in one of the UAlbany programs listed below:

• Anthropology MA, PhD
• Atmospheric Science MS, PhD
• Criminal Justice MA, PhD
• Environmental Health Sciences MS, PhD
• Epidemiology MS, PhD
• Information Science MS, PhD
• Public Health MPH, DrPH
• Sociology MA, PhD

International Students

This degree is designated as a STEM program. International students maintaining F-1 status are allowed to apply for up to 12 months of post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) following completion/graduation from their degree program.

Admissions Requirements

Deadlines

• Fall: Rolling
• Spring: Rolling
• Summer: Not Available

Required Application Materials

• Transcripts from all schools attended
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of goals

Student Learning Objectives

• Develop proficiency in each of the following: cartography, GIS, remote sensing, and statistical analysis.
• Gain knowledge of varied advanced applications of these methods in fields such as environmental, urban, and land use analysis; planning; and resource applications.
• Qualified students are encouraged to participate in advanced internship and practical experiences, including contract work and independent projects.