USC Dornsife's Graduate Programs in Geographic Information Science and Technology
Master of Science Degree and Graduate Certificate Program
USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences provides state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in geospatial technologies through an advanced, convenient online format. Learn core science with real-world geographic information systems (GIS) applications from leading research faculty and educators.
GIS Degree and Graduate Certificate Career Opportunities
Individuals equipped with advanced spatial thinking and applied technological capabilities enjoy careers in:
- Planning & Design
- Geospatial Technology Development
- Cartography & Visualization
- Geospatial Project Management
Through close interaction with GIS faculty and fellow students, you will acquire the education needed to advance in fields and sectors that are rapidly growing in their need for GIS professionals.
- Industry, Non-profit and Government
- Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
- Engineering and Surveying
- Transportation, Mobile Workforce and Asset Management
- Environmental, Health and Human Services Site Selection
- Real Estate, Marketing and more.
UNIGIS Membership Benefits
Students in the USC Dornsife GIST programs benefit from USC's membership in the UNIGIS International Association, a group of 20 universities around the world that share in the development and delivery of online GIS education programs. Find out more about distinctive elements of the USC Dornsife GIS Programs.
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