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Geographic Information Systems

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems is offered in either full-time or part-time mode. The minimum completion time is one semester full-time; the maximum completion time is four semesters part-time. The course is offered internally by the School of Geography and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology on the Hobart Campus.

Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems

Location - Hobart
Fees - Commonwealth Supported
Intake - February and July
Duration - Minimum 0.5 years (1 sem), maximum 2 years (4 sem)

The Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems meets the needs of people who do not have prior experience of GIS and are seeking to acquire knowledge, or who have some training or workplace experience with GIS and are seeking to improve their knowledge and gain a formal qualification.

At the completion of the course, students will:

  • be familiar with various sources of spatial data and methods of spatial data collection, understand key data accuracy issues and understand the processes required to import and effectively manage data in a GIS;
  • understand the processes required to combine various sources of data for spatial analysis; be able to undertake data manipulation and GIS analyses of the type commonly required in their own and other disciplines; be aware of more advanced methods of spatial data analysis; and be able to present spatial data using GIS techniques; and
  • have acquired skills in the development and management of GIS-based projects; and understand key GIS implementation issues.

 

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