Information Systems - Geographic Information Systems
概述
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a master’s sequence in Information Systems. The degree is a cross-disciplinary sequence between the School of Information Technology and the Institute for Geospatial Analysis and Mapping, located in the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment.
GIS at 伊利诺斯州 gives you the essential knowledge to use current GIS applications and develop future systems. The program teaches theory and provides practical experience using GIS systems. 学生 perform statistical analysis and interpretation by mapping spatial coordinates onto multiple datasets. The program also covers geographical data and the procedures for capturing, 存储, 查询, 然后显示出来.
Based on your professional goals, you can choose to do a thesis, 项目, or take extra courses to complete the program.
骄傲点
GEOMAP, our Institute for Geospatial Analysis and Mapping, plays a particularly important role in supporting this mission of student research. Student opportunities with GEOMAP have led to many prestigious internships and employment placements upon graduation, including with organizations such as Esri.
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如何申请
University Admission Requirements
A student applying to a master's program must:
- have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
- present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than 伊利诺斯州 at which graduate, 本科, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term. If accepted, official transcripts can be emailed from the university to 研究生招生@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: 伊利诺斯州 University, 研究生院, 209 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.
International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the 招生办公室.
Additional Program Admission Requirements
平均绩点
A student applying to this program must have a cumulative 平均绩点 of 3.0对4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of 本科 coursework or any previous work in a master's program.
GRE考试
Applicants will need to submit GRE考试 scores. An admitted student's typical GRE考试 score meets or exceeds 300 (verbal and quantitative).
English Proficiency (国际学生 Only)
International students must obtain a minimum TOEFL score of 79 (internet-based testing), IELTS of 6.5或多邻国的105.
查看英语水平 details about acceptable documentation or English waiver guidelines.
申请的最后期限
- Fall (August) Term — March 1 preferred; May 1 final
- Spring (January) Term — Currently not accepting applications for spring admission.
研究生助教奖学金
The University provides graduate assistantships as a means of financial support. They are intended as a way to facilitate a student's progress to degree while providing important professional development.
资格
To be eligible for an assistantship a student must, generally,
- be admitted unconditionally as a degree-seeking student into a graduate academic program, or have a minimum of 120 本科 hours if in an integrated degree program
- 信誉良好
- be enrolled full-time (typically at least 9 credit hours during the fall or spring semesters, or at least 6 hours during the summer session).
好处
研究生 assistants receive
- monthly wages paid in the form of either a stipend or an hourly wage
- a waiver for 100% of tuition during a semester of appointment
- a waiver for up to 12 credit hours of tuition for the summer term immediately following a fall or spring appointment
成本 & 资金
看到 学生账户 for information on tuition and fees. 资金 for graduate students is available from several different sources. 学生 who have been admitted from contiguous states including Iowa, 印第安纳州, 肯塔基州, 密歇根, 密苏里州, and Wisconsin will receive in-state tuition.
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