A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a data collection, administration, and analysis system. GIS uses maps and 3D sceneries to assess spatial locations and construct layers of visual information to give detailed insights into data such as configurations, linkages, and circumstances, allowing users to make better decisions.

GIS can compare a wide range of data types. Individual information, such as population, income, or level of education, can be included in the system, as can landscape information, such as the position of streams, various types of flora, and varied soil types, among other things. GIS courses will offer students the skills they will need to successfully use GIS software in a professional context. They will learn how to analyse spatial data, map their findings using cartography techniques, and collaborate with peers in GIS and related subjects. Furthermore, by combining data identification and gathering, analytical map building, and spatial analysis methodologies, students will be able to create a professional-quality GIS portfolio.

Study Levels

Geographical Information Systems courses are available at the following levels of study:

• Bachelor in Applied Geographical Information Systems
• Bachelor in Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
• Bachelor in Environmental Geographical Information Systems
• Bachelor in Environmental Studies and Sciences
• Bachelor in Environmental Sustainability
• Bachelor in Geographic Information Systems
• Bachelor in Geography
• Bachelor in Geoinformatics
• Bachelor in Geology and Physical Geography
• Bachelor in Geomatics Engineering
• Bachelor in Geomatics or Surveying Engineering
• Bachelor in Geosciences
• Bachelor in Geospatial Information Science
• Bachelor in Geospatial Technology

• Bachelor in Global Studies
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Human Geography and Planning
• Bachelor of Planning
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Surveying and Spatial Sciences
• Master in Applied Geographical Information Systems
• Master in Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
• Master in Environmental Geographical Information Systems
• Master in Environmental Studies and Sciences
• Master in Environmental Sustainability
• Master in Geographic Information Systems

• Master in Geography
• Master in Geoinformatics
• Master in Geology and Physical Geography
• Master in Geomatics Engineering
• Master in Geomatics or Surveying Engineering
• Master in Geosciences
• Master in Geospatial Information Science
• Master in Geospatial Technology
• Master in Global Studies
• Master of Arts
• Master of Human Geography and Planning
• Master of Planning
• Master of Science
• Master of Surveying and Spatial Sciences

Specialisation

This specialisation course will provide students with several studies on:

• Cartography
• Remote sensing
• Spatial analysis
• Fundamentals of GIS
• GIS data formats, design, and quality
• Geospatial and Environmental analysis
• Imagery, Automation, and Applications
• Geospatial Analysis Project
• Environmental Science
• Algorithms
• Model Builder
• Sustainability analysis
• ArcGIS
• Data management
• Workflows
• Data quality
• Data formats
• Web maps
• ArcMap
• Data analysis
• Data visualization
• DataViz
• Geospatial
• 3D Data
• Project management

Employability

GIS graduates can find work in a wide range of industries. Education, health, insurance, manufacturing, petroleum, public safety, real estate, retail, sustainability, telecommunications, transportation, natural resources, electric and gas utilities, and government are among them. The job roles available in India are:

• GIS Analyst
• GIS Specialist
• GIS Executive
• GIS Web Application Developer
• Junior GIS Engineer
• GIS Delivery Manager
• GIS Expert
• Data Researcher GIS
• GIS Planner
• GIS Mapper
• GIS Consultant
• GIS Instructor
• GIS Content Writer
• GIS Senior Project Associate
• GIS Product/UX Designer
• GIS Consultant
• GIS Technician
• GIS Project Officer
• GIS Assistant Engineer
• GIS Solution Architect

Some employment choices for graduates abroad in this sub-discipline include:

• CAD Drafter
• Cartographer / Photogrammetrist
• Conservationist
• Climate Scientist
• Forester
• Geographer
• Geospatial Analyst
• Geospatial Analyst
• GIS Coordinator
• GIS Director
• GIS Manager
• GIS Project Manager
• GIS Software Engineer
• GIS Technician
• GIS Web Developer
• Imagery Analyst
• Intelligence Analyst
• Intelligence Officer
• Lead GIS Analyst
• Mapping and Surveying Technician
• Remote Sensing Analyst
• Remote Sensing Engineer
• Remote Sensing Scientist and Technologists
• Remote Sensing Technicians
• Senior Geospatial Analyst
• Senior GIS Specialist
• Senior GIS Technician
• Senior Intelligence Analyst
• Senior Software Engineer
• Senior Staff Systems Engineer
• Surveyor