Overview

Geospatial information systems (or GIS) is an increasingly important field that focuses on systems that create, manage, analyse and use all forms of geographic data.  The Master of Geospatial Information Systems produces graduates capable of capturing, analysing and managing spatially related information in a variety of locations from land-based and … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study
72 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Stream22.5 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
English Language requirements

Aims

The course provides students with advanced knowledge of the theory and application of geospatial information systems (GIS) and Earth observation and is intended for students with an undergraduate degree that is not related to studies in GIS.

The course provides a theoretical and practical framework for graduates from a range of backgrounds, as well as those from the public sector and non-government organisations wishing to extend their choice of career path by acquiring knowledge and skills in the capture, analysis and communication of spatially-referenced information.

Masters students will develop and implement geospatial information systems skills and knowledge applicable to a range of areas, such as environmental management, urban and transport planning, environmental health, land-use dynamics, natural resources management, ecosystem services, biological sciences and archaeology, through a focused and in-depth research project accompanied by a written thesis.

Students completing the course will be able to carry out research and analysis using spatially-referenced data and prepare research reports applicable to various fields of GIS application.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Practice higher order skills in GIS analysis applicable to a range of areas
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Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of GIS theory and methodologies
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Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of vector and raster GIS structures, relational and geo-databases, data input and data editing
4.
Demonstrate specialist skills in various Earth observation image types, their calibration, interpretation and information extraction practices through a range of transformations and classification methodologies
5.
Review, interpret and critically analyse literature
6.
Undertake self-directed research using spatially-referenced data and prepare research reports applicable to various fields of GISc application

Student progression rules

Students must have achieved a GPA of 5 or above to be able to undertake the Coursework with research component stream. Students who do not receive the required GPA will instead take the Coursework stream.

Note that students who wish to use their masters qualification to satisfy entry into a Flinders University research higher degree are required to have completed at least an 18 unit postgraduate research component.