Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Analytics in Middleton Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Middleton Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,352.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This graduate certificate program merges sophisticated geographic information systems (GIS) with data analysis techniques to address complex, practical challenges. You'll master state-of-the-art geospatial technologies to extract meaningful patterns from data. The curriculum emphasizes both the creative and technical aspects of data presentation, enabling you to effectively share findings with decision-makers while collaborating with industry leaders and academic institutions on tangible projects.
Key skills you'll acquire include: Creating dynamic dashboards and visual representations, Implementing machine learning and deep learning techniques to reveal hidden patterns in spatial data, Building tailored GIS and analytical approaches to address comprehensive geospatial challenges
Employing AI technologies to examine satellite imagery and other geographic datasets
Delivered at Canada's premier geomatics education facility, the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS), this program equips you for success in the international geospatial industry.
Professional opportunities
Program graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects, securing positions such as: Data Specialists, Analytics consultants
Geospatial intelligence analysts, GIS professionals, Solutions architects
Geodata administrators, Geospatial technology entrepreneurs
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Diploma, advanced diploma, graduate certificate or undergraduate degree from a related area. Related areas include:
Business (including business administration, commerce, economics, marketing)
Engineering (including technology and technician programs)
Information Technology (including computer science, Health Information Management)
Geomatics (includes Geographic Information Systems, urban planning, geography, geographic sciences)
Other related areas such as archaeology, digital humanities, forestry, geology, natural sciences, resource management
Consideration will also be given to those with extensive relevant experience working in a geospatial related field who do not hold a diploma or degree as specified above.
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.
Business (including business administration, commerce, economics, marketing)
Engineering (including technology and technician programs)
Information Technology (including computer science, Health Information Management)
Geomatics (includes Geographic Information Systems, urban planning, geography, geographic sciences)
Other related areas such as archaeology, digital humanities, forestry, geology, natural sciences, resource management
Consideration will also be given to those with extensive relevant experience working in a geospatial related field who do not hold a diploma or degree as specified above.
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