Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems in Vancouver Canada | British Columbia Institute of Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
21,785
(c. USD15,665.33)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
9 months
A GIS career opens doors to exciting opportunities. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology helps organize and analyze spatial data, serving as a critical resource across multiple sectors including forestry, city development, infrastructure projects, municipal operations, commerce, and ecological research.
GIS applications are virtually limitless, employed at all levels from community governments to international bodies, by nonprofits and multinational companies alike, spanning both public and private domains.
Our Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems caters to university or college graduates with relevant academic backgrounds.
The program blends conceptual knowledge with hands-on training, encompassing GIS fundamentals, software proficiency, technical challenges, satellite imagery analysis, computerized cartography, and administrative considerations. A mandatory supervised fieldwork component, either through an industry-based project or practical placement, must be completed prior to graduation.
Whether you're launching your professional journey after graduation or looking to enhance your existing career prospects, we encourage you to explore our website for detailed information about BCIT's GIS program. With two decades of excellence in providing cutting-edge GIS education, our program has earned recognition for developing highly competent graduates in high demand across industries.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Geographic informations systems (GIS) is a multidisciplinary field and has applications in a wide variety of professions and industries. The GIS Department welcomes applicants from most academic areas.
Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.
English language proficiency: Category 2 English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
Post-secondary: one of the following from a recognized institution:
BCIT Diploma or equivalent
University degree
A minimum of 60.0 credits of courses from one or more recognized post-secondary institutions including:
3.0 credits in BCIT Communications courses or equivalent and
18.0 credits at the second-year or higher level
IELTS Academic - Overall score 6.5 No band less than 5.5.
TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score 86 No section score less than 20.
Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.
English language proficiency: Category 2 English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
Post-secondary: one of the following from a recognized institution:
BCIT Diploma or equivalent
University degree
A minimum of 60.0 credits of courses from one or more recognized post-secondary institutions including:
3.0 credits in BCIT Communications courses or equivalent and
18.0 credits at the second-year or higher level
IELTS Academic - Overall score 6.5 No band less than 5.5.
TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score 86 No section score less than 20.
Tuition
CAD
21,785