Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Professional Science Masters in Geospatial Data Science in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Professional Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
45,540
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Geospatial analysis is an expanding field with uses across numerous sectors and disciplines, such as climate resilience, commercial site selection, disease mapping, city and landscape design, and any area where location-based data guides forecasting and strategy. The Department of Geography, Environment, and Urban Studies provides graduate studies culminating in a Professional Science Master's (PSM) in Geospatial Data Science. This program blends in-depth education in data science and geographic information systems with career preparation and ethical business practices, equipping students for professional roles. Coursework covers statistical methods, coding, and innovative spatial analysis tools.
Faculty in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Urban Studies possess specialized knowledge in diverse GIS applications spanning commerce, ecology, data visualization, public health, site assessment, satellite imagery, and metropolitan studies. An industry advisory board shapes the curriculum, which emphasizes hands-on learning through projects and a mandatory internship. The program caters both to data professionals aiming to enhance their skills with large geospatial datasets and GIS practitioners seeking stronger programming and statistical foundations. Alumni meet qualifications for GIS Professional (GISP) certification.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in any field is appropriate. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 with 2 to 4 years of relevant professional experience is preferred. Transcripts can be submitted to [email protected].
Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, share why you are interested in this program, your research and academic goals, future career goals, academic and research achievements, and any other information that you believe will be helpful in evaluating your application.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 88
IELTS Academic: 6.5
PTE Academic: 60
Resume: Current resume required.
Transfer Credit: Applicable graduate coursework may be transferred from outside the University, provided that the credits were obtained no more than five years prior to the student's matriculation at Temple and the grades are B or better. The credits must be equivalent to coursework offered at Temple. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.
Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, share why you are interested in this program, your research and academic goals, future career goals, academic and research achievements, and any other information that you believe will be helpful in evaluating your application.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 88
IELTS Academic: 6.5
PTE Academic: 60
Resume: Current resume required.
Transfer Credit: Applicable graduate coursework may be transferred from outside the University, provided that the credits were obtained no more than five years prior to the student's matriculation at Temple and the grades are B or better. The credits must be equivalent to coursework offered at Temple. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.
Tuition
USD
45,540