Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 13 courses 30 total credits
The Master of Advanced Study program in geographic information systems is a compact, one-year master's degree program that fosters advanced study in the management and use of GIS technology in public and corporate environments. The program meets important educational needs, whether you are a working professional or a recent college graduate seeking to improve your career standing. This comprehensive professional program balances work in the theoretical and technical aspects of GIS with the applications domain. You are exposed to innovative technology with a focus on building invaluable problem-solving skills, and you have the opportunity to work on practical, applicable GIS projects. The program places the focus on location --- the heart of geography and GIS. From that foundation, you learn advanced modeling solutions in GIS and Earth observing, as well as how to integrate computer science, statistics and geography to address a multitude of questions. Small class sizes ensure quality attention from the faculty, and classes are held in the evening during the week, allowing flexibility for the working professional. The degree is achievable in one year. A new cohort begins the program each August, evening classes during the fall and spring semesters. Upon completion of the spring semester, you select a project to complete during a summer eight-week session. Final presentations take place in mid-July, completing the program.
| Required Core | 24 credits |
| Other Requirement | 3 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 3 credits |
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GIS 601 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 2 |
| GIS 602 | Intermediate GIS | 2 |
| GIS 603 | Spatial Statistics and Modeling | 2 |
| GIS 604 | Implementation in the Corporate and Public Sectors | 2 |
| GIS 605 | GIS Project Planning and Implementation | 2 |
| GIS 606 | GIS Project Presentation | 2 |
| GIS 610 | Programming the GIS Environment | 3 |
| GIS 630 | GIS Technologies | 3 |
| GIS 640 | GIS for Business | 3 |
| GIS 650 | GIS for the Internet | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 24 credits | |
Other Requirement
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GIS 684 | Internship | 3 |
| Total Other Requirement | 3 credits | |
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GIS 693 | Applied Project | 3 |
| GPH 693 | Applied Project | 3 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 3 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Other Requirement coursework may be substituted with approval of the academic unit.
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