North Carolina State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.R.

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

The Master of Geospatial Information Science and Technology degree (MGIST) prepares high end professionals to lead North Carolina and the nation in the development of new spatial modeling technologies and GIS applications in a wide variety of disciplines (economic development, disease, emergency planning and response, environmental resources, sustainable tourism, etc.). The degree is centered on NC State’s strengths in management of technology, computer engineering, and statistical analytics and builds on our successful Graduate Certificate in GIS. The program focuses on advanced skill development in computational modeling and management decision support and addresses the growing need for GIS developers, managers, and analysts. The National Council of Graduate Schools has designated the MGIST degree as part of its Professional Science Master’s program in recognition of the curricula’s innovative blend of science, technology, and management. The degree may be taken on campus or entirely online.

Accreditation:

NC State is a member of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. It is also a member of the American Council on Education, the College Entrance Examination Board, the Council of Graduate Schools, the National Commission on Accrediting and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. NC State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate's, baccalaureate, Master's, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of NC State University.

Eligibility Requirements:

Admission to the program requires an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better, a professional resume, and a letter describing the applicant’s professional ambitions and experience. Students with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA may request admission on the basis of a B or better grade in six credit hours in the GIS Certificate program.

# of Credits Required:

30

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above