Program Overview

Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems Technology (Master's)

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online

Minimum Credit Units

• 30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

The Geographic Information Systems Technology (GIST) master's degree and certificate provides training for those seeking employment in the high growing geospatial industry. We offer two GIST options.

• MSGIST - Masters of Science in GIS Technology
  • (in-person or fully online offering)
• The GIST integrates GIScience, cutting-edge GISystems, and geospatial technology with management skills for use in government, corporate, nonprofit, and academic settings.
• The comprehensive curriculum is designed to meet the educational needs of working professionals seeking to improve their careers and for recent graduates seeking employment.
• Information regarding the department, our faculty, and the courses we offer can be found at GIST.
• Is intended for students with either extensive or limited experience in GIST.
• Meets in the evenings or online.
• Does not require a master's thesis or Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

The University of Arizona is one of the premier public research universities in the world, ranked as one of the top research public universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The 380-acre main campus is located in central Tucson, an affordable and culturally vibrant city surrounded by the beautiful and dramatic Sonoran desert.

Degrees Offered

• Online

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 84.38%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 1.7649 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 56%
• Enrollment % Female: 44%
• Enrollment % International: 1.32%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 20%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

• Master of Science