Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) degree
Program Overview
Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) Degree
The Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) degree is a fully-online program modeled after the online Executive MBA programs. Students who enroll in the degree will ideally have had previous GIS coursework (having taken at least one GIS course at the undergraduate or graduate level) or be currently employed in a position which requires the use of GIS or GIS-based information services.
Admission Requirements
To enroll in the Master of GIS degree program, students must meet the following program requirements:
- Have achieved an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.00
- Have successfully completed at least one college-level GIS course or be currently employed in an agency/business where GIS is frequently used by the applicant
- Submit a Statement of Purpose describing the applicant’s interest in furthering their GIS education
Degree Options
The Master of GIS degree has two options: a thesis option and a non-thesis option.
Thesis Option
The 30-hour, Master of GIS degree is configured as outlined below:
- Required Courses (24 hours) plus 6 hours of 6V90 Thesis
Non-Thesis/Portfolio Option
The 30-hour, Master of GIS degree is configured as outlined below:
- Required Courses (30 hours)
Course Rotation
- Spring: GEOG 5345, 6320, 6328, 6330, 6370, 6V90
- Summer: GEOG 5315, 6V60, 6V90
- Fall: GEOG 5310, 5340, 6333, 6380, 6V90
Transfer Credit
Students may transfer up to two courses (six credit hours) from other departments into the degree as long as they represent a coherent sequence and/or are relevant to the student’s professional interest in GIS. All transfer courses must be approved by Dr. Stephen O’Connell, Chair of Geography.
