University of Maryland Baltimore County

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master in Professional Studies (M.P.S.): Geographic Information Systems, Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies: Geographic Information Systems

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Designed to provide an advanced level of education to early and mid-career professionals working in the region's geospatial technology industry, UMBC's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program focuses on the information systems and computer aspects of GIS. The two year program provides students with the knowledge, tools and techniques of database management, application development, and analytical assessment to appropriately address GIS requirements and answer spatial questions. Upon completing this program, students will be able to demonstrate technical aspects of GIS. This two year program provides students with the knowledge, tools and techniques of database management, analytical assessments to appropriately address GIS requirements and answer spatial questions.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999