Master of Geographic Information Science
“Given the flexibility of the program, I strongly recommend it to working professionals, as well as those seeking a traditional full-time master’s program.”
Michael Plante
MGIS 2003, Senior Hydrogeologist, Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc.
The Master of Geographic Information Science (MGIS) program is a unique professional masters degree associated with the Geography Department at the University of Minnesota, a top-ranked department in the United States with a strong tradition in cartography and GIS. The MGIS program is also affiliated with other academic units including Forest Resources, Computer Science, the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA), and Soil, Water and Climate.
The objective of the program is to provide a comprehensive GI Science degree that balances work in the theoretical aspects of GIS, the technical side of the discipline, and the applications domain. Program strengths include:
- Broad professionally-based curriculum
- Internationally-recognized multidisciplinary faculty
- Hands-on training from leading GIS professionals
- Diverse and active student body
- Excellent facilities and resources
Graduates of our program are well-suited to have careers as GIS practitioners and professionals in government, private and non-profit sectors.
Robert McMaster Appointed to National Research Council's Board on Earth Sciences and Resources
Robert McMaster, Professor of Geography and Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education, has been appointed to the National Academies of Science, National Research Council's Board on Earth Sciences and Resources (BESR). BESR coordinates the National Research Council's activities on solid-earth science issues and organizes and oversees studies of important national issues in the earth sciences.
April 14th, 2009