Geographic information system
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Duration: 5 Years
$13,050
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What will you learn?
The postgraduate programme in Geographic Information System (GIS) focuses on the integration of hardware, software for capturing, managing, manipulating, analysing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information (spatial) data and the utilisation of a GIS that reveals relationships. This field covers GIS concepts including spatial data structures, data sources and transfer methods, projections and coordinate systems, georeferencing, metadata, supporting software, global positioning systems, the acquisition and compilation of data from maps, field surveys, aerial photographs and satellite images, the integration of remote sensing and GIS, as well as fundamental and advanced spatial analysis techniques such as overlay, extraction, and interpolation, etc. The area of research also covers integration of satellite technology and GIS for various multi-disciplinary earth observation applications in disaster modeling, environmental applications, marine and coastal applications, natural resources and urban development applications.
Eligibility
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering with CGPA 3.75; or
- Master Degree in Engineering (with thesis); or
- Master Degree in Engineering (with thesis and coursework) with CGPA 3.00; or
- Master Degree in Engineering without thesis (coursework) with CGPA 3.25; or
- Master Degree in Engineering without thesis (coursework) with CGPA 3.00 and at least three (3) years working experience in relevant eld ; or
- Master Degree in Sciences (with thesis and coursework) with CGPA 3.50; or
- Master Degree in Sciences without thesis (coursework) with CGPA 3.50; or
- Master Degree in Sciences without thesis (coursework) with CGPA 3.25 and at least three (3) years working experience in relevant eld; or
- Master Degree in Sciences without thesis (coursework) with CGPA 3.00 and at least ve (5) years working experience in relevant eld.
Master with Thesis Program
Entry Requirement
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering with CGPA 3.00; or
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering with CGPA 2.75 and at least three (3) years working experience in relevant eld; or
- Bachelor Degree in Science with CGPA 3.25; or Bachelor Degree in Science with CGPA 3.00 and at least three (3) years working experience in relevant eld.
English Requirement
• A Malaysian candidate must have obtained at least a credit in English at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia level or have passed English courses conducted at the diploma or Bachelor’s level.
• All international candidates from countries where English is not a medium of instruction must have obtained a minimum score of 550 for TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version); or Band 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Training) ; or 79-80 for TOEFL Internet-based Test (Academic Version).
• A candidate without requisite minimum score for TOEFL or IELTS may be granted a provisional admission. Such candidate will be required to pass an English Placement Test conducted by the University.
• A candidate who has failed the English Placement Test will be required in the rest semester to pass a prescribed English Course. Should the candidate fail to obtain the prescribed minimum grade, the University may allow him to repeat the prescribed English course in the second semester.
• A candidate who fails after the second attempt will have his candidature suspended until he passes the English course before allowed to continue with his Master’s program.
Core areas of emphasis
• Foundations of Information Systems. • General Programming. • Mathematics 1, or MATH 170 Mathematics 2. • Geospatial Science.
Career prospects
• Government (Federal, state and regional) • Engineering. • Utilities (Electrical, telecommunications) • Academic. • Environment and natural resources. • Military intelligence, emergency and public safety.
Tuition Fees
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| $ 13050 | $ 2610 |
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Course Details:
Duration: 4-5 Years Intakes: February, September
Scholarships for Post-graduate studies:
Fellowships, scholarships, assistantships are usually available for postgraduate students wishing to study in Malaysia, depending either on availability within the institution and your academic qualifications. Additionally, a number of scholarships are available from other institutions and organisations, such as the Malaysian government.
- SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UPM
- GRA (Graduate Research Assistantship)
- GRF (Graduate Research Fellowship)
- Financial Aid for Local Graduate Students to Undertake Overseas Research Attachment
- Financial Aid to Attend International Seminar/Conference/Symposium
- IGRF (International Graduate Research Fellowship)
- IGSS (International Graduate Student Scholarship)
- SGRA (Special Graduate Research Allowance)
- PASS (Putra Alumni Scholarship Scheme)
Campus (Main Campus)
Jalan UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia