Milwaukee,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems in Milwaukee United States | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Milwaukee United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
11,330
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The Geographic Information Systems Certificate program prepares students for careers as GIS professionals, offering expertise in geographic data handling, spatial analysis, and GIS administration across diverse fields including criminal justice, healthcare, urban planning, engineering, transportation, and business. Graduates typically pursue roles as GIS Specialists, Analysts, or Coordinators.
This interdisciplinary certificate is offered collaboratively by the School of Architecture and Urban Planning (College of the Arts & Architecture) and the College of Letters and Science. The 12-credit core curriculum covers geographic data fundamentals, GIS management components, spatial analysis techniques, and visual data presentation. Students complete the 18-credit program by choosing electives (6 credits) in areas like remote sensing, cartography, or database systems, with internship opportunities available.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students wishing to obtain this certificate must declare their intention by applying to the program office or director.
All graduate certificate applicantseven those already enrolled in a UWM graduate programmust apply to the Graduate School through the Panthera Admission Application.
Graduate degree and previously admitted graduate non-degree students who decide to pursue a certificate program must submit the Panthera application before completing 6 credits in the certificate sequence.
Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree and have a minimum 2.75 cumulative undergraduate grade point average to be admitted into a certificate program. You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree. Cambridge English: Advanced / Cambridge English Proficiency C1 level or higher. TOEFL IBT (not Home Edition) - 79 120, IELTS - 6.5 9.0.
All graduate certificate applicantseven those already enrolled in a UWM graduate programmust apply to the Graduate School through the Panthera Admission Application.
Graduate degree and previously admitted graduate non-degree students who decide to pursue a certificate program must submit the Panthera application before completing 6 credits in the certificate sequence.
Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree and have a minimum 2.75 cumulative undergraduate grade point average to be admitted into a certificate program. You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree. Cambridge English: Advanced / Cambridge English Proficiency C1 level or higher. TOEFL IBT (not Home Edition) - 79 120, IELTS - 6.5 9.0.
Tuition
USD
11,330