University of Arizona

Program Information

Degree Offered

Masters of Science

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Masters of Science In Geographic Information Systems Technology is designed to meet the important educational needs of working professionals seeking to improve their career standing as well as recent graduates seeking employment in the high-growth geospatial industries. The program is intended for students with either extensive or limited experience in GIST. The MS-GIST program meets in the evenings (Monday-Thursday), does not require a master's thesis, and can be obtained in one calendar year as it begins in January and ends in December. The program does not require a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) for admission.

The University of Arizona is one of the premier public research universities in the world, recently ranked by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as 16th amongst public universities and colleges in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The 380-acre campus is located in central Tucson, an affordable and culturally vibrant city surrounded by the beautiful and dramatic Sonoran desert.

Accreditation:

The University of Arizona is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Eligibility Requirements:

http://geography.arizona.edu/gis_how_to_apply

# of Credits Required:

30

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above