Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Geographical Information Science Interdisciplinary in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
|
Columbia United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,430
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The University of Missouri's Geographic Information Science (GIS) Certificate is an interdisciplinary curriculum that equips undergraduate and graduate students with the essential theoretical, practical, and technical abilities for spatial data analysis.
This program benefits students from diverse academic backgrounds by enabling them to master the use and implementation of GIS technologies through adaptable course selections and practical learning opportunities. It delivers the necessary instruction and hands-on practice to equip students for the fast-growing career prospects in the many fields reliant on geographic information.
Open to all University of Missouri students, the program mandates the completion of 15 credit hours from approved courses, encompassing 1) Foundation courses, 2) Theoretical Breadth courses, 3) Technical Breadth and Application courses, and 4) a Capstone Experience. These courses are offered by departments including Geography, Natural Resources, and Engineering. A minimum grade average of B (3.0) is required in these courses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Academic Transcripts -
You must submit transcripts from every school or college you have attended including -
transcripts from every high school attended grades nine through 12 or equivalent.
transcripts from all colleges-universities attended.
If your transcripts are in a language other than English you must submit -
the original transcripts in native language.
their English translation if curriculum was not taught in English.
US High School Students -
If you attend a US high school, you must submit every transcript from each high school you attended grades nine through 12 including -
US high school transcripts.
transcripts from any high schools you attended in your home country.
the original transcripts.
their English translation.
They do not accept grades from your home country that have been transferred to or adjusted by your US high school This is why you must include the transcripts from your home country.
Your core coursework grades must meet one of the following requirements -
GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale.
GPA of 3.5 or higher on a U.S. 5.0 scale.
Average grades of 80 or higher on a 100-point scale.
Average grades of 8 or higher on a 10-point scale.
IGCSE scores of C or higher in five or more subjects AND three A-level certificates with a C or higher.
Duolingo - Minimum Online Score - 110, Minimum Section Score - 100.
TOEFL IBT - Minimum Overall Score - 79, Minimum Section Score - 17.
IELTS - Minimum Overall Score - 6.5, Minimum Section Score - 6.0.
Tuition
USD
17,430