Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota, Winona Campus

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.- Geospatial Information Sciences The program is suited for diverse interests and provides educational opportunities for any learner regarless of background., This graduate credit certificate program is not just for those who seek a degree, but also for anyone who wishes to acquire professional recognition for studies in the highly marketable field of geospatial analysis/GIS. The certification program sequence consists of 18 credits of coursework relating to the GIS graduate core curriculum.

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Geographic Information Science is a 41 semester-credit graduate degree that prepares students for exciting and rewarding careers in the highly sought-after resource analysis and management field. This degree program focuses on application of spatial analysis skills utilizing the most current Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools and software.
In many organizations, the role of the geographic information scientist not only includes geospatial data development and analysis, but also project management. In Winona, this holistic integration of GIS technologies is set in the disciplinary areas of homeland security/emergency management, natural resource management, business administration, and policy administration/criminal justice.
Leaners choose from five disciplinary study areas:
Natural Resource Management
Homeland Security/Emergency Management
Business Administration
Policy Administration/Criminal Justice
Project Management

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Distant Town

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999