Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

This bachelor’s degree program, offered by one of the top 10 geography schools in the nation, gives you the tools to map your own path. Geographic Information Systems Technology (GIST) is on the rise in every industry, so you’ll have career options ranging from app developer to volcanologist. This undergraduate program focuses on professional GIS and applied GIS, which are vital for students looking to obtain a job right out of college. You’ll complete applied, project-based coursework and a senior capstone project tailored to you and the professional skills you want to build for your career. Arizona’s GIST programs are based on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Geospatial Technology Competency Model, meaning you’ll have a clear path to your career as soon as you graduate.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

This bachelor’s degree program, offered by one of the top 10 geography schools in the nation, gives you the tools to map your own path. Geographic Information Systems Technology (GIST) is on the rise in every industry, so you’ll have career options ranging from app developer to volcanologist. This undergraduate program focuses on professional GIS and applied GIS, which are vital for students looking to obtain a job right out of college. You’ll complete applied, project-based coursework and a senior capstone project tailored to you and the professional skills you want to build for your career. Arizona’s GIST programs are based on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Geospatial Technology Competency Model, meaning you’ll have a clear path to your career as soon as you graduate.

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

70+

IELTS

6+

GPA

2.5+

We require official transcripts from any and all accredited colleges and/or universities that you attended. If you have not completed an associate degree, you must submit an official high school or GED transcript listing your graduation date.

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Mar

Domestic

Starts from

63,000 USD

International

Starts from

63,000 USD

Scholarships

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Geographic Information Systems Technology, Bachelor of Science

The University of Arizona Main Campus, Tucson, United States

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgramme duration

63,000 USDTuition Fee/year

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