Geographic Information Science Certificate (Graduate)

Miami University

The Department of Geography offers both Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates in GIScience (GIS and Remote Sensing), which give students the necessary technical skills and theory-based background to compete in the rapidly growing field of Geospatial Technology. GISci is applied to problems in fields ranging from environmental science to urban planning to business decision-making. This certificate program builds qualifications for employment and/or further study in GIS and Remote Sensing. This certificate program focuses on the theory and techniques of geographic information science (GISci). Geographic Information Science (GISci) is a suite of techniques for collecting, analyzing, and communicating information through geographic information systems (GIS), satellite and aerial imaging (Remote Sensing), global positioning systems (GPS), and related technologies. GISci is applied to problems in fields ranging from environmental science to urban planning to business decision-making. This certificate program builds qualifications for employment and/or further study in GISci.

College of Arts and Science