Master of Geographic Information Systems

Master of Geographic Information Systems is a Masters program taught at University of Sharjah, UAE. Intake: Fall and Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2-4 Years) options.

The Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing at the University of Sharjah builds multidisciplinary knowledge and skills for working with geospatial data and applications. Students study geospatial data analysis and modelling, geospatial data capture and processing, and methods for displaying results. Core coursework includes GIS and Remote Sensing Fundamentals, GIS Programming Fundamentals, Digital Cartography and Visualization, Spatial Statistics, and Database Design and Development, plus Thesis Proposal and Master’s Thesis.

The degree structure follows a courses and theses system with 33 credit hours total. Compulsory courses include 15 credit hours, elective courses include 9 credit hours, and the thesis is 9 credit hours. Study mode is full time and part time, with an intake in Fall and Spring. The program includes a lab for hands-on training with GIS and remote sensing software within GIS and Remote Sensing Fundamentals.

Modules

• GIS and Remote Sensing Fundamentals
• GIS Programming Fundamentals
• Digital Cartography and Visualization
• Spatial Statistics
• Database Design and Development
• Thesis Proposal
• Master's Thesis
• Geodesy and Digital Photogrammetry
• GIS for Urban Planning
• GIS for Transportation
• Digital Terrain Modeling
• GIS and Remote Sensing for Environmental Studies

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Geographic Information Systems at University of Sharjah for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Sharjah.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Sharjah as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Geographic Information Systems.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/academics/degree/graduate/master-of-geographic-information-systems-and-remote-sensing

• Employment opportunities in environmental monitoring
• Employment opportunities in transportation
• Employment opportunities in mineral and water exploration
• Employment opportunities in geo-imaging and remote sensing
• Employment opportunities in natural risks management
• Employment opportunities in industry and petroleum sectors
• Employment opportunities in archaeological excavation and preservation
• Employment opportunities in business
• Research positions in industry and government laboratories

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