Certificate in Geographic Information Science in Indianapolis United States | Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis | Indianapolis United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 34,241
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The geographic information field has experienced significant expansion over the past twenty years. Driven by progress in data gathering, storage, and processing techniques, a novel academic domain has arisen: geographic information science. This field encompasses studies both about and utilizing spatial technologies like geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and global positioning systems (GPS).

Central to geographic information science is combining these technologies and applying them to spatial analysis challenges. While rooted in geographical principles, geographic information science's fundamental theories now influence nearly every discipline—from engineering and medicine to business, social sciences, and humanities—in both theoretical investigations and practical applications.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 5.5

Qualification Requirements

High School Transcripts.
You must submit full and complete academic records from every secondary school and university/post-secondary institution you have attended. Your records should also include any coursework currently in progress.
We do not require SAT or ACT test scores for admission or merit scholarship consideration.
Students who are admitted with TOEFL iBT of 60-94 or IELTS of 5.5-6.5 will take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement test. Admitted students with Duolingo scores (min. accepted score - 90) will also be required to take the EAP placement test.
TOEFL iBT - 95
IELTS - 7.0

Tuition USD 34,241

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