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Master of Science in GeoInformatics

Hunter College


Location

United States of America (USA)

Course language

English

Study Fields

Geology, Environmental Science

Degree

Master of Science (MSc)

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Program Description

The Master of Science in GeoInformatics provides training for careers in many sectors of business, government, and academia. As technology more and more integrates into our lives, GeoInformatic's focus on mapping the physical world will only increase in prominence, creating timely and in-demand skillset and career. Hunter's focus on GeoInformatics is unique within the New York City Metropolitan area. Our training in the computational aspects of GIS includes modeling and programming, remote sensing, visualization, databases, spatial ontologies, spatial statistics, big data, complexity, as well as applied research topics such as human and animal mobility, transportation, crime and health, environmental modeling, urban environments, biogeography, disaster management, and community-based GIS.

About the School

At Hunter College, we offer more than 170 rich and challenging academic programs that equip students with a global outlook and the expertise to thrive in their chosen careers.

Hunter College of the City University of New York, a distinguished public university, values learning in the liberal arts and sciences as a cornerstone of individual development and a vital foundation for a more just and inclusive society. Continuing our long tradition of expanding opportunity, we seek students from all backgrounds to engage in a rigorous educational experience that prepares them to become leaders and innovators in their communities and in the world. Hunter also contributes to an intellectual discourse by supporting excellent scholarship and creative activity by its accomplished faculty.

Hunter undergraduate, graduate, and professional curricula challenge students to think critically—to approach problems from multiple perspectives, distinguish the questions each raises, and recognize the kinds of evidence for each value. The College’s academic programs stress the significance of human diversity, emphasize research and artistic creation, and invite students to extend their education beyond campus. We cultivate the qualities our graduates need to thrive in their chosen careers and make a difference as active citizens.

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