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Students wishing to enrol in the MGIS must have:
and either:
The Master of Geographic Information Science MGIS is the only degree of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand offering specialist subjects and research. It provides an interdisciplinary approach to Geographic Information Science, including taught courses and supervised research.
Graduates will have advanced knowledge in the field, with the ability to carry out original research, and plan, execute, and present the findings of applied GIS projects. They will be qualified to work as GIS professionals in research, government, and industry.
Note: The MGIS is currently not open to new enrolments in 2020.
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Part I
Compulsory courses:
GISC 401 Foundations of Geographic Information Science
GISC 402 GI Science Research
GISC 403 Cartography and Geovisualisation
GISC 404 Spatial Analysis
Group 1 - at least one of the following:
GISC 405 GIS Programming and Databases
GISC 406 Remote Sensing for Earth Observation
Group 2 - at least one of the following:
GISC 410 Special Topic (offered by Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington)
GISC 411 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Health
GISC 412 Spatial Algorithms and Programming
GISC 413 Geomatic Data Acquisition Techniques
GISC 415 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Internship
GISC 416 Conservation GIS
Another two courses from Group 1 or 2, or another relevant programme of study with approval of the Director: GIS
Part II
GISC 690 GISC Thesis
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Insurance/year: 600 NZD/per year
