Master of Engineering Science (Geographic Information Systems)

If you want to become a professional in Geographic Information Systems, and have a 3 year engineering degree but no work experience, the Master of Engineering Science (Geographic Information Systems) will get you there.

Throughout the degree there is an emphasis on practical experience and preparing you thoroughly for your profession. In addition to the hands-on laboratory sessions and 60 days industry experience, you will complete a research project and dissertation applying all your formal knowledge to a real world problem. Whether this is exploring laser measurement systems or transportation planning for growing urban areas, your project will provide insight to the profession of geographic information systems.

The research project and dissertation can also be a stepping stone to further research degrees, such as PhD.

Career outcomes

As a geographic information systems graduate career choices include spatial information analyst and mapping in the government and private sectors as well as land development, planning, mapping and spatial data management.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Master of Engineering Science (Geographic Information Systems) will be eligible to apply for membership with the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute of Australia.