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Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a professionally-orientated program that aims to build and extend skills in the rapidly evolving fields of GIS and related subject areas including satellite remote sensing.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 2 years full-time
Course Code
S5A
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a professionally-orientated program that aims to build and extend skills in the rapidly evolving fields of GIS and related subject areas including satellite remote sensing. The program includes two compulsory units in GIS, an introduction to remote sensing, and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).

Entry requirements

A Bachelor degree in any discipline or equivalent.

Students without the stated entry requirements but who have relevant professional experience and/or training may apply.

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.

Study locations

Hobart

What you will learn

  • 1 Evaluate and apply design concepts, principles, theories, and practices to develop, interpret and communicate ideas and information.
  • 2 Generate solutions to geospatial science problems by applying data collection and analysis techniques. through research, critical analysis and synthesis of information.
  • Career pathways

    There is substantial employer demand for people with education and training in Geographic Information Systems and related subject areas such as Remote Sensing. Employers from the private sector, local, state and commonwealth government agencies seek graduates with GIS and Spatial Science skills across a range of sectors including environmental management, resource management, forestry, planning, engineering and construction.

    Course structure

    There are four 12.5% units that are compulsory - two for geographic information systems, one for remote sensing and a GPS unit. These are key geospatial science skills on which intermediate and mastery units rely for the Professional Honours and Master courses.

    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at University of Tasmania.
    59%
    Overall satisfaction
    72.7%
    Skill scale
    54.7%
    Teaching scale