Program Details
The University of the Potomac offers the Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Geospatial Intelligence, an online GIS degree for those interested in pursuing advanced careers in this growing field. This degree combines geography with technology, so students gain the knowledge and skills needed to collect, measure, and interpret geographic information in order to create and update maps and charts for regional planning, education, and other purposes. You will learn to collect and analyze spatial data, such as elevation and distance, and to develop base maps that allow Geographic Information System (GIS) data to be layered on top. Courses in this concentration include:
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Geospatial Analysis and Modeling
- Geospatial Web and Mobile Programming
- GSI Applications in IT, Business, Management, Health & Government operation
All students completing a Master of Science in Computer Science, regardless of concentration, will study various topics, including software engineering, mobile computing, data analytics, and high-performance computing. Combining theory and applied research, this online degree provides comprehensive knowledge in current trends in the field through courses taught by qualified, real-world professional faculty.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
University of the Potomac is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeAdmission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)