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Elevate your passion for cartography, data analysis, and spatial science by pursuing a Master of Geographic Information Systems Applications at VIU.
Graduates of this GIS master's program unlock diverse career paths across multiple sectors including forestry, resource management, urban/rural development, public sector, finance, logistics, and beyond.
Open to holders of any bachelor's degree with GIS background, this online Master's program blends theoretical knowledge with practical spatial analysis skills, combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience using ESRI's ArcGIS software.
To be admitted into the program, students must hold a baccalaureate degree from a recognized university in any discipline, and meet the following admission criteria:
Minimum “B” average in the final 2 years of a Bachelor’s degree.
Meet one of the following VIU English language requirements: IELTS 7.0 (with no band below 6.5); TOEFL iBT 93 (with no band below 20); CAEL 70 (no band below 60); Pearson (PTE) 65 no section below 60; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) 185 overall; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) 185 overall.