Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Geographic Information Systems - Cartography and Geovisualization in Middleton Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Middleton Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,381.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This online program teaches you to build professional, interactive maps and visualizations using cutting-edge geospatial technologies in GIS, data analysis, and graphic software to aid business decisions. You'll master the art of storytelling through data by studying, organizing, and implementing cartographic design principles across diverse datasets. The program connects you with industry leaders, clients, and professional networks.
You'll gain skills to:
Produce compelling geospatial data visualizations, Build 3D models and interactive maps for web and mobile use
Apply cartographic techniques, typography, and symbology, Develop mapping and visualization projects for both print and digital media
NSCC students have earned awards from the Canadian Cartographic Association, CaGIS, Canadian Geographic, NACIS, and National Geographic for outstanding cartographic work.
Delivered online via the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS), Canada's premier geomatics education hub, this program equips you for global opportunities in the geospatial field.
Career paths
Graduates qualify for roles in any industry needing Geographic Information Systems expertise and data visualization, spanning environment, energy, mining, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, healthcare, transportation, tourism, real estate, media, IT, design, education, publishing, research, and government at all levels.
Our alumni work across Nova Scotia and internationally in various mapping sectors. Many have established thriving careers as freelance consultants.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Certificate, diploma or undergraduate degree in a related field of study such as archaeology, geography, geographic information systems (GIS), forestry, geology, resource management, urban planning, science, engineering, computer science, marketing, fine arts, graphic design, commerce, economics or business administration.
International students Submit your official post-secondary documents for assessment.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
International students Submit your official post-secondary documents for assessment.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690