Master of Geographic Information Systems Applications

Vancouver Island University

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Master of Geographic Information Systems Applications
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The program is of great benefit to those individuals looking to begin or advance their careers as GIS Analysts or GIS Technicians
  • The MGISA Program is divided into two stages. Stage 1 is focused on teaching technical skills, while Stage 2 is focused on broadening and deepening knowledge of GIS in an area of GIS in which one wants to specialize
  • Students will study courses such as Foundations of Geographic Information Systems, Geodatabases, General Spatial Analysis, Visual Programming for GIS, Management Issues In GIS, etc
  • The program offers small class sizes with highly personalized instruction
  • The program focus on special projects with practical applications
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1004676 INR
Hostel & Meals529765 INR
Insurance43651 INR
Transportation38108 INR
Extended Health & Dental Insurance15936 INR
Student Activity Fees88111 INR
Student Union Fees14897 INR
Books17322 INR
Miscellaneous Expenses69288 INR
Ancillary Fee88111 INR
Personal computer and GPS receiver115480 INR
Total1020669 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline
  • Applicant must have a strong technical background in GIS
  • Applicants are assumed to be highly computer literate, are able to navigate the ArcGIS user interface and have a basic understanding of how to perform basic GIS analysis tasks and create maps
  • Applicants must have either significant previous experience or training in GIS including completion of an introductory GIS course from an accredited post-secondary institution
ExamsTOEFL: 93
  • With no section under 20

IELTS: 7
  • With no band under 6.5

PTE: 65
  • With no section below 60

Additional info
  •  Interview may be required, if requested by the Admissions Committee
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