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Master of Engineering Science Major Geographic Information Systems
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18740
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 20440
  • On-campus
    AUD 23400

What will I study?

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
7 x Core courses 8
plus Major courses 6
plus 2 x Elective 2
plus 5 x Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total 16

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Core Courses:
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations
ENG4104Engineering Problem Solving Simulations
ENG5001Professional Skills in Engineering
ENG8001Masters Dissertation A
ENG8411Masters Dissertation B
ENG8412Masters Dissertation C
MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3
Major Courses:
ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management
ENG8103Management of Technological Risk
GIS3405Spatial Analysis and Modelling
GIS3406Remote Sensing and Image Processing
GIS4407Web Based Geographic Information System
SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Elective Courses:Select two units from the following: 
CIS5001Information Systems Strategy
CIS8010Information Systems Project Management
ECO8012Tools and Techniques for Sustainable Development
ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment
ENG8205Technology Management Practice
ENV4204Environmental Technology
GIS3404Geographic Data Visualisation
SVY3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development
SVY4203Urban and Regional Planning
plus the following five practice courses:
ENG3902Professional Practice 1
ENG4903Professional Practice 2
ENG4909Work Experience - Professional
GIS2901Geographic Information Systems Practice 1
GIS3901Geographic Information Systems Practice 2

Other majors

The other majors for the Master of Engineering Science are: Agricultural, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Mechanical, Power, Structural, Surveying.