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Charles Sturt University

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Graduate Certificate in Geostatistics and Spatial Modelling

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Geostatistics and Spatial Modelling equips students with advanced skills in data collection and predictive modelling, applicable across various sectors. Developed with the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, it offers practical learning through real-world case studies.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$17,440 per year

About this course

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Geostatistics and Spatial Modelling from Charles Sturt University is the only postgraduate course of its kind in Australia. You'll gain advanced skills in the collection, integration and utilisation of data for predictive modelling - skills that can be applied across the mining, agriculture and environmental service sectors.

Developed in partnership with the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, this course uses real-world cases studies so that you can see how data analysis and modelling can help drive business success. It's also the ideal step to further postgraduate study in the field.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

  • A completed AQF Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. A relevant discipline will be considered to be any STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline.
  • A completed AQF Diploma in a relevant discipline AND relevant industry experience of at least 2 years, demonstrated by a detailed resume.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

The Graduate Certificate in Geostatistics and Spatial Modelling from Charles Sturt University is the only postgraduate course of its kind in Australia. You'll gain advanced skills in the collection, integration and utilisation of data for predictive modelling - skills that can be applied across the mining, agriculture and environmental service sectors.

Developed in partnership with the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, this course uses real-world cases studies so that you can see how data analysis and modelling can help drive business success. It's also the ideal step to further postgraduate study in the field.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:
  • Spatial analyst
  • Mineral resource geologist and analyst
  • Reserve engineers
  • Precision agriculture consultant
  • Environmental scientist/consultant
  • GIS officer/analyst
  • Agricultural data scientists

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subjects16 Credit PointsSPA553Applied Geostatistics8 credit ptsSPA554Advanced Geostatistics8 credit ptsRestricted electives16 Credit Points

Select two (2) subjects from the following:

SPA431GIS 1: Geographic Information Science Foundations8 credit ptsSPA432GIS 2: Geographic Information Science Applications8 credit ptsSPA433GIS 3: Advanced Geographic Information Science8 credit ptsSPA441Remote Sensing 1: Image Data8 credit ptsSPA442Remote Sensing 2: Image Processing and Analysis8 credit ptsSPA443Remote Sensing 3: Information Extraction8 credit ptsSPA451Cartography8 credit ptsSPA452Programming in GIS and Remote Sensing8 credit ptsSPA454Algorithms in GIS and Remote Sensing8 credit ptsSPA555Spatial Modelling8 credit ptsSPA556Spatial Project8 credit ptsITC516Data Mining and Visualisation for Business Intelligence8 credit ptsITC556Database Systems8 credit ptsITC558Programming Principles8 credit ptsITC560Internet of Things8 credit ptsITC573Data and Knowledge Engineering8 credit ptsITC575Foundations of Big Data Analytics8 credit ptsITC576Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning8 credit ptsMTH400Introductory Mathematics8 credit ptsMTH401Computer Aided Mathematics 1 with Applications8 credit ptsMTH402Computer Aided Mathematics 2 with Applications8 credit ptsMTH403Multivariable Calculus8 credit ptsMTH404Ordinary Differential Equations8 credit ptsMTH419Linear Algebra8 credit ptsSCI501Special Topics 18 credit ptsSTA427Advanced Statistical Modelling8 credit ptsSTA448Multivariate Statistical Analysis8 credit ptsSTA501Scientific Data Analysis8 credit ptsSTA508Experimental Design and Analysis (PG)8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.
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  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt