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Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science

PGCertGDS
06 May 2024

UC's Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science (PGDipGDS) offers foundational skills in GIS technologies and data analysis.

START

Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science

Degree Structure - Start In
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

POINTS

60

DURATION

Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science

Degree Structure - Duration
6 months full-time, up to 1 year part-time

Overview


Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science

Introduction

The Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science (PGCertGDS) programme equips students with a foundational knowledge of geospatial science and technology at postgraduate level. It can be a stepping-stone to a professional master鈥檚 degree or a one year professional qualification.

The programme intersects relevant disciplines such as Data Science, Computer Science, Geography, and Environmental Science with spatial analysis. Students will gain skills in programming, research analysis, database management, geospatial technology, and communication.

Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science

Why study a Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science at UC?

  • UC has extensive research strengths and strategic partnerships in the field of geospatial technology, such as .
  • Geospatial science is recognised on Immigration NZ鈥檚 current Long-Term Skill Shortage List.
  • An optional internship course provides an opportunity to practice your knowledge in the workplace, enabling experiential learning and engaging in critical thinking and problem solving in a business environment.

Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science

Entry requirements

The PGCertGDS requires a bachelor鈥檚 degree with at least a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses in an area relevant to geospatial analysis, or equivalent, or three years of professional experience in a related industry.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

How to apply

You can apply online at .

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science

How do I plan my certificate?

The Certificate is comprised of 60 points, including compulsory and elective courses.

The Certificate can be studied full-time within 6 months or part-time within 1 year.

Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science

Subjects and courses

The PGCertGDS includes compulsory courses on spatial analysis technology and programming, and you may choose your final 15 points from a selection of topics such as data management, modelling, communicating data findings, and specific uses of GIS such as within the Health, Forestry, and Natural Resources industries.

Elective courses

Complete one course from the elective courses list.

Domestic students

2024 tuition fee estimate:听$4,579 (60 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $4,853 (60 points)

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2024 tuition fee estimate:听$21,100 per听60 points
2025 tuition fee estimate:听$21,900 per听60 points

Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science

Career opportunities

Graduates of this Certificate will be able to fulfil the current geospatial skill shortage in Aotearoa New 九州影院and overseas in a range of different industries, including the private sector, government, and community organisations.

Useful information:

Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science

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