315 Natural Science * East Lansing, MI 48824-1115 * Phone: (517) 355-4649 * Fax: (517) 432-1671 Bachelors of Science in Geographic Information ScienceWhat is Geographic Information Science?The Bachelor of Science Degree in Geographic Information Science provides a rigorous, in-depth program for students interested in the application of information technology to the spatial dimensions of Earth's human and physical systems. It is ideal for those pursuing a career in the rapidly growing spatial technology sector, or for those considering graduate study in Geography and related disciplines. Students attain substantial general quantitative and technical skills, as well as practical experience applying them to important problems in settings ranging from local to global. Please see our GIScience page for more about the fundamental challenges of this exciting field.What are my post-graduation opportunities?Very, very good. GIS jobs are available in the public and private sectors for a huge range of organizations. The geospatial technology sector has been growing at double digit rates for decades now. It is one of nine industries targeted by the Federal Government because it is important in shaping our future, and because organizations are hurt by critical shortages in qualified workers.But don't take our word for it; check out what the U.S. Department of Labor has to say: "Across the country, tens of thousands of trained workers are needed to fill positions that are going begging." Or this August, 2005 article in Science-Nextwave: "If you're looking for a long-term future, the technology is really evolving quickly, creating more and more opportunities." Here are a couple of GIS job sites: Geocommunity, GIS Jobs Clearinghouse, GIS Jobs.com Perhaps you are thinking about eventually seeking a graduate degree in the natural, social, or computer sciences. The professors who developed this B.S. program designed it to produce the kind of graduate student we love to work with:
What are the courses like?Geographic Information Systems - How could bits and bytes describe our world? What is so special about spatial? Can you model erosion in the UP, or tomorrow's traffic jams outside of Grand Rapids? Is it possible to map technological innovation? Yes it is!Remote Sensing - is a picture worth a million words? How can satellites in space help Tsunami victims on the ground? MSU is doing it. Cartography - what kind of shape is the world in? How can I relate my ideas about space over the internet? People taking our courses do. Take a look at the whole program of study. Contact Us!We'll be happy to tell you more about our program!Department of Geography 315 Natural Science Building Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan 48824 517.355.4649 geo@msu.edu LinksOur GI Science main pageMSU Geography Department Michigan State University |