Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems

Course Description

The Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provides students with a short, introductory-level coursework qualification in spatial information science and technology.

Duration

Overseas (and full-time local) students will complete the course in Semester 1 (note that Australian immigration requirements restrict part-time study to local students), while part-time local students may complete the course over two semesters

Intake

The intake for the course will normally be in Semester 1 of each year due to the introductory nature of the subjects involved

Course Structure

Students will be required to enrol in and pass four 12.5 points subjects for a total of 50 points

Objectives

The course has as its objectives that graduates should:

• develop a fundamental understanding of the theoretical principles and practical aspects relating to GIS and associated disciplines;
• develop an appreciation of the diverse range of purposes to which GIS and spatial information science in general can be applied; and
• develop basic practical skills in using and applying GIS and remote sensing to solve problems in fields such as land administration, natural resource management, facility management, environmental science, geography, planning, agriculture and forestry.

Entry Requirements

• the minimum entry requirement is an appropriate undergraduate degree at pass level, however consideration will be given to applicants with other qualifications and at least two years relevant industry experience; and
• there is provision (for selected candidates) for articulation from the Graduate Certificate in GIS to the Graduate Diploma in GIS.

Subjects

Students must take one compulsory subject and three elective subjects from the list here.

Further details may be obtained from:

• Dr Stephan Winter
• Postgraduate Studies Catalogue entry