Geographical Information Science MSc

Comments about Geographical Information Science MSc - At the institution - Manchester - Greater Manchester

• Objectives
  By the end of this Masters you will have developed an advanced knowledge of and practical experience in: -Information systems and their applications -Methods of spatial analysis -Computer modelling -Computer mapping -GIS theory and practice -Advanced techniques for GIS development -Visual BASIC programming and its use in GIS applications -Database design and implementation -Reporting of analytical results and their interpretation, both written and oral forms, particularly for scientific communication
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements: Applicants are expected to have a first or upper second class degree (or its international equivalent) from a recognised research university. We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements including English language see entry requirements from your country.
• Academic title
  Geographical Information Science MSc
• Course description
  Course description
  
  This Masters programme focuses on the multi-disciplinary science concerned with the development and application of geographical information (GI) technologies. GI technologies are increasingly applied in everyday life, with, for example, the introduction of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Google Earth. Core GI technologies, including geographical information systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS), have had a long history of application in industries such as planning, agriculture, forestry, utilities, transportation, and various government and private-sector environmental agencies. The application areas for GI technologies are very widespread.
  
  This programme provides the theoretical foundation and practical skills that are relevant for pursuing a career in a GI Science related field.
  
  Module details
  
  Compulsory
  
  -Skills for Geographical Information Science
  -Fundamentals of Information and Information Systems
  -Environmental Remote Sensing
  -Issues in the Management of Information Systems
  -GISc Foundation - Theory and Practice
  
  Optional Units
  
  -Environmental Monitoring and Modelling Concepts
  -ICTs and Socio-Economic Development
  -Information Technologies and Human Resources
  -Analysis and Monitoring of Spatial Policies
  -Introducing Information Systems in Organisations
  -E-Government
  -Environmental Monitoring & Modelling in Practice
  -Spaces of Nature: Geographical Political Economy
  -Environmental Reconstruction
  -Spaces of Culture
  -Organisation Development
  -Organisational Behaviour
  -Political Economy of Development
  -Politics and Development
  -Environment and Development
  -Environmental Assessment
  -Mediating Space/Making Places