Applied GISMaster of Science in

THESIS TRACKDevelops research skills in applied GIS towards a PhD

PROJECT TRACKEnhances practical GIS skills for career advancement

Full-time study 1 yearPart-time study 2 years

www.fas.nus.edu.sg/geog/graduate/msc-in-applied-gis.html

Find out more about the MSc in Applied GISprogramme on the department website at:

Programme DirectorAssociate Professor FENG Chen-ChiehEmail: chenchieh.feng@nus.edu.sg

Department of GeographyNational University of Singapore 1 Arts Link, AS2, Singapore 117570

Graduate AdministratorMs Pauline LEE Poi LengTel: (65) 6516 3856Email: geobox1@nus.edu.sg

Contact

In a variety of government, international and private sectors, including but not limited to:

Singapore Land AuthorityNational Environment AgencyTrimble Navigation LimitedUrban Redevelopment AuthorityDigitalGlobeSmart Nation Programme OSmart Nation Programme Office, PMOMinistry of EducationSingapore Business FederationA*STARMinistry of Communications and InformationSingapore Armed Forces Mapping Unit

Where Our Alumni Are Today

• The Geospatial Scholarship launched in 2014 by the Singapore Government to support the buildup of the geo-spatial capability of the country signifies a demand in the industry.

• Skilled GIS professionals are in demand in areas in-cluding environment, transport, health, community en-gagement, urban planning, natural resources, security, and more.

• GIS industry and technology are developing rapidly, and graduates will gain an advantage learning the latest technologies in the collection, visualisation and analysis of spatial information.

• Graduates trained in GIS can expect a higher average salary than those who are not.

• Students in the arts, sciences, design, engineering, and the information technologies who wish to acquire techni-cal expertise to support the topical knowledge gained in their undergraduate and graduate programmes

• Returning Students who wish to acquire specialized ed-ucation and training to meet current or future job re-quirements calling for knowledge and skills in GIS.

• Those wishing to progress to a PhD research degree or enhance their teaching will benefit from an up-to-date training in GIS technologies and applications.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

CAREER PROSPECTS

The MSc in Applied GIS has one intake per year (August). Applicants are encouraged to apply online via the NUS Graduate Admission System at: https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/GDA2/Home.aspxThe application opens from 1st October to 1st March every year.

APPLICATION

• A good Honours degree (Second Class Upper or its equivalent) or a good Bachelors degree with relevant work experience.• Minimum score of 85 for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 6.5 for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for applicants whose native tongue and medium of university instruction is not English.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

CE5310: HydroinformaticsCS5346: Information VisualisationDE5106: Environmental Management and AssessmentDE5107: Environmental PlanningDEP5105: Urban Infrastructure & Mobility Systems

ECA5372: Big Data Analytics & TechnologiesLA5301: GeodesignST5226: Spatial StatisticsTP5025: Intelligent Transportation Systems

GE5225: Thesis Planning and ImplementationGE6225: GIS Research Thesis

GE6226: GIS Research Project

GE4212: Environmental ModellingGE4214: Remote Sensing of EnvironmentGE5211: Dynamic EnvironmentsGE5212: Cities and Global ConnectionsGE5214/SE5221: Southeast Asian Cultural LandscapeGE5216: Geography and Social TheoryGE5217: Research Methods in Environmental SciencesGE5217: Research Methods in Environmental SciencesGE5218: Research Methods in Human GeographyGE5227: Internet GISGE5228: Spatial Big Data & AnalyticsGE6880: Topics in Geography IIGE6212: Mapping Global Economic ChangeGE6213: Tourism GeographiesGE6221: Discussing Human-Environment InteractionsGE6221: Discussing Human-Environment InteractionsGE6222: Transnationalism and Society: Comparative SpacesGE6223: Navigating the Boundaries between Science and PolicyGE6224: Political Geography

Specific to Project TrackSpecific to Thesis Track

GE5223: Introduction to Applied GISGE5219: Spatial ProgrammingGE5226: GIS ApplicationsGE6211: Spatial Data Handling

OtherDepartments

Geography

ELECTIVEMODULES

CORE MODULES

The curriculum of the MSc in Applied GIS programme consists of core compulsory modules and elective modules. All modules carry 4 modular credits (MCs), except for GE6225 (12 MCs), GE6226 (8 MCs), GE4212 (5 MCs) and GE4214 (5 MCs). All students are required to complete 40 MCs before graduation, including 6 core modules and any 2 elective mod-ules for the Thesis Track, and 5 core modules and any 4 elective modules for the Project Track. The list of elective modules will be expanded as new, relevant modules become available.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Flexibility of part-time study allows professionals to jugglepersonal and work commitment with academic learning

12 months of Full-Time study24 months of Part-Time study

CANDIDATURE TUITION FEES

S$32,000

This track includes a GIS project component. It isdesigned for students who require practical GIS skills or an upgrade to their existing GIS exper-tise to progress their careers.

PROJECT TRACK

This track includes a research thesis component, which covers thesis preparation and the GIS re-search thesis itself. It is designed for students with interests in applied GIS research and developing their research skills.

THESIS TRACK

Students on the MSc can choose from one of the two pathways through the programme, depending on their future career ambitions:

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

The programme of Master of Science in Applied Geo-graphic Information Systems (hereafter MSc in Ap-plied GIS), a single-degree coursework Master’s pro-gramme hosted in Department of Geography at NUS, is designed to reflect the cutting-edge technologies and latest developments in GIS and its applications with the reputation of NUS Geography as one of the top 10 geography departments around the world.

This innovative programme provides an exciting oppor-tunity for the prospective students to study at NUS, the top university in Asia, as a pathway to a PhD or further practical career in applied GIS or related disciplines.

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